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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,252.76, 350,722.98 and 158,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,252.76, 350,722.98 and 158,593.32 is: 218,767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,252.76 : 350,722.98 = 158,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,252.76/350,722.98 = 158,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,252.76x = 350,722.98 × 158,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,252.76x = 55,622,321,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,622,321,798.49/254,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,767.82

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