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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,023, 350,471.72 and 158,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,023, 350,471.72 and 158,584.96 is: 218,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,023 : 350,471.72 = 158,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,023/350,471.72 = 158,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,023x = 350,471.72 × 158,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,023x = 55,579,543,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,579,543,697.33/254,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,797.29

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