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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,790.16, 351,002.64 and 178,165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,790.16, 351,002.64 and 178,165.96 is: 245,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,790.16 : 351,002.64 = 178,165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,790.16/351,002.64 = 178,165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,790.16x = 351,002.64 × 178,165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,790.16x = 62,536,722,318.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,536,722,318.13/254,790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,444.02

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