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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,209.20, 350,662.92 and 158,549.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,209.20, 350,662.92 and 158,549.84 is: 218,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,209.20 : 350,662.92 = 158,549.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,209.20/350,662.92 = 158,549.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,209.20x = 350,662.92 × 158,549.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,209.20x = 55,597,549,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,597,549,859.93/254,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,707.86

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