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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,791.16, 351,004.02 and 178,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,791.16, 351,004.02 and 178,166.96 is: 245,445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,791.16 : 351,004.02 = 178,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,791.16/351,004.02 = 178,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,791.16x = 351,004.02 × 178,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,791.16x = 62,537,319,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,537,319,191.18/254,791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,445.40

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