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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,752.13, 350,950.32 and 178,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,752.13, 350,950.32 and 178,127.84 is: 245,391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,752.13 : 350,950.32 = 178,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,752.13/350,950.32 = 178,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,752.13x = 350,950.32 × 178,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,752.13x = 62,514,022,448.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,022,448.91/254,752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,391.56

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