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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,082.21, 350,628.19 and 157,260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,082.21, 350,628.19 and 157,260.37 is: 217,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,082.21 : 350,628.19 = 157,260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,082.21/350,628.19 = 157,260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,082.21x = 350,628.19 × 157,260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,082.21x = 55,139,918,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,139,918,891.83/254,082.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,016.06

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