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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,749.38, 350,946.54 and 178,125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,749.38, 350,946.54 and 178,125.11 is: 245,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,749.38 : 350,946.54 = 178,125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,749.38/350,946.54 = 178,125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,749.38x = 350,946.54 × 178,125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,749.38x = 62,512,389,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512,389,286.89/254,749.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,387.80

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