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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,786.16, 350,997.12 and 178,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,786.16, 350,997.12 and 178,161.96 is: 245,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,786.16 : 350,997.12 = 178,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,786.16/350,997.12 = 178,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,786.16x = 350,997.12 × 178,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,786.16x = 62,534,334,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,534,334,853.56/254,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,438.51

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