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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,201.45, 350,652.26 and 158,542.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,201.45, 350,652.26 and 158,542.07 is: 218,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,201.45 : 350,652.26 = 158,542.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,201.45/350,652.26 = 158,542.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,201.45x = 350,652.26 × 158,542.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,201.45x = 55,593,134,357.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593,134,357.87/254,201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,697.16

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