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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,788.16, 350,999.88 and 178,163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,788.16, 350,999.88 and 178,163.96 is: 245,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,788.16 : 350,999.88 = 178,163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,788.16/350,999.88 = 178,163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,788.16x = 350,999.88 × 178,163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,788.16x = 62,535,528,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,535,528,580.32/254,788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,441.27

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