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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,976.44, 351,498.62 and 168,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,976.44, 351,498.62 and 168,791.02 is: 232,687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,976.44 : 351,498.62 = 168,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,976.44/351,498.62 = 168,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,976.44x = 351,498.62 × 168,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,976.44x = 59,329,810,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,329,810,598.39/254,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,687.42

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