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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,927.25, 351,558.23 and 185,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,927.25, 351,558.23 and 185,954.13 is: 256,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,927.25 : 351,558.23 = 185,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,927.25/351,558.23 = 185,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,927.25x = 351,558.23 × 185,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,927.25x = 65,373,703,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,373,703,874.22/254,927.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,440.63

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