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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,081.21, 350,626.82 and 157,259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,081.21, 350,626.82 and 157,259.37 is: 217,014.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,081.21 : 350,626.82 = 157,259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,081.21/350,626.82 = 157,259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,081.21x = 350,626.82 × 157,259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,081.21x = 55,139,352,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,139,352,032.01/254,081.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,014.68

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