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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,774.48, 351,342.60 and 168,694.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,774.48, 351,342.60 and 168,694.16 is: 232,634.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,774.48 : 351,342.60 = 168,694.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,774.48/351,342.60 = 168,694.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,774.48x = 351,342.60 × 168,694.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,774.48x = 59,269,444,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,269,444,779.22/254,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,634.94

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