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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,223.44, 350,992.69 and 157,529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,223.44, 350,992.69 and 157,529.90 is: 217,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,223.44 : 350,992.69 = 157,529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,223.44/350,992.69 = 157,529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,223.44x = 350,992.69 × 157,529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,223.44x = 55,291,841,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,291,841,207.64/254,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,493.09

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