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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,202.20, 350,653.28 and 158,542.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,202.20, 350,653.28 and 158,542.82 is: 218,698.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,202.20 : 350,653.28 = 158,542.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,202.20/350,653.28 = 158,542.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,202.20x = 350,653.28 × 158,542.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,202.20x = 55,593,559,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593,559,853.45/254,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,698.19

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