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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,142.48, 350,785.44 and 158,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,142.48, 350,785.44 and 158,592.72 is: 218,900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,142.48 : 350,785.44 = 158,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,142.48/350,785.44 = 158,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,142.48x = 350,785.44 × 158,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,142.48x = 55,632,017,066.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632,017,066.00/254,142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,900.90

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