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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,248.76, 350,717.46 and 158,589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,248.76, 350,717.46 and 158,589.32 is: 218,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,248.76 : 350,717.46 = 158,589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,248.76/350,717.46 = 158,589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,248.76x = 350,717.46 × 158,589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,248.76x = 55,620,043,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,620,043,493.53/254,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,762.30

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