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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,118.76, 632,182.54 and 254,167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,118.76, 632,182.54 and 254,167.51 is: 350,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,118.76 : 632,182.54 = 254,167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,118.76/632,182.54 = 254,167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,118.76x = 632,182.54 × 254,167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,118.76x = 160,680,262,057.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,680,262,057.28/458,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,739.32

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