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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,093.41, 350,800.95 and 158,729.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,093.41, 350,800.95 and 158,729.27 is: 219,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,093.41 : 350,800.95 = 158,729.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,093.41/350,800.95 = 158,729.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,093.41x = 350,800.95 × 158,729.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,093.41x = 55,682,379,076.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,682,379,076.87/254,093.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,141.38

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