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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,851.36, 351,176.52 and 197,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,851.36, 351,176.52 and 197,140.24 is: 271,652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,851.36 : 351,176.52 = 197,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,851.36/351,176.52 = 197,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,851.36x = 351,176.52 × 197,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,851.36x = 69,231,023,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,231,023,435.16/254,851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,652.56

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