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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,117.65, 632,181 and 254,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,117.65, 632,181 and 254,166.40 is: 350,737.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,117.65 : 632,181 = 254,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,117.65/632,181 = 254,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,117.65x = 632,181 × 254,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,117.65x = 160,679,168,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,679,168,918.40/458,117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,737.78

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