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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,224.42, 350,994.04 and 157,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,224.42, 350,994.04 and 157,530.88 is: 217,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,224.42 : 350,994.04 = 157,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,224.42/350,994.04 = 157,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,224.42x = 350,994.04 × 157,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,224.42x = 55,292,398,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,292,398,724.64/254,224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,494.45

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