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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,906.04, 351,787.53 and 168,716.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,906.04, 351,787.53 and 168,716.55 is: 232,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,906.04 : 351,787.53 = 168,716.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,906.04/351,787.53 = 168,716.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,906.04x = 351,787.53 × 168,716.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,906.04x = 59,352,378,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,352,378,394.62/254,906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,840.22

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