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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,113.25, 632,174.96 and 254,162.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,113.25, 632,174.96 and 254,162.00 is: 350,731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,113.25 : 632,174.96 = 254,162.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,113.25/632,174.96 = 254,162.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,113.25x = 632,174.96 × 254,162.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,113.25x = 160,674,854,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,674,854,399.36/458,113.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,731.73

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