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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,165.12, 350,742.40 and 157,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,165.12, 350,742.40 and 157,343.20 is: 217,130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,165.12 : 350,742.40 = 157,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,165.12/350,742.40 = 157,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,165.12x = 350,742.40 × 157,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,165.12x = 55,186,931,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,186,931,591.68/254,165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,130.23

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