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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,875.72, 351,826.02 and 169,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,875.72, 351,826.02 and 169,961.80 is: 234,612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,875.72 : 351,826.02 = 169,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,875.72/351,826.02 = 169,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,875.72x = 351,826.02 × 169,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,875.72x = 59,796,983,646.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,796,983,646.04/254,875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,612.32

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