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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,855.36, 351,182.04 and 197,144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,855.36, 351,182.04 and 197,144.24 is: 271,658.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,855.36 : 351,182.04 = 197,144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,855.36/351,182.04 = 197,144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,855.36x = 351,182.04 × 197,144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,855.36x = 69,233,516,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,233,516,377.45/254,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,658.07

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