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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,750.13, 350,947.56 and 178,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,750.13, 350,947.56 and 178,125.84 is: 245,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,750.13 : 350,947.56 = 178,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,750.13/350,947.56 = 178,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,750.13x = 350,947.56 × 178,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,750.13x = 62,512,828,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512,828,920.95/254,750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,388.80

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