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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,111.39, 632,172.38 and 254,160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,111.39, 632,172.38 and 254,160.14 is: 350,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,111.39 : 632,172.38 = 254,160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,111.39/632,172.38 = 254,160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,111.39x = 632,172.38 × 254,160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,111.39x = 160,673,016,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,673,016,173.27/458,111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,729.15

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