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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,175.12, 350,756.20 and 157,353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,175.12, 350,756.20 and 157,353.20 is: 217,144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,175.12 : 350,756.20 = 157,353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,175.12/350,756.20 = 157,353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,175.12x = 350,756.20 × 157,353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,175.12x = 55,192,610,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,192,610,489.84/254,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,144.03

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