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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,977.44, 351,500 and 168,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,977.44, 351,500 and 168,792.02 is: 232,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,977.44 : 351,500 = 168,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,977.44/351,500 = 168,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,977.44x = 351,500 × 168,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,977.44x = 59,330,395,030
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,330,395,030/254,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,688.80

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