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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,256.27, 350,941.73 and 158,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,256.27, 350,941.73 and 158,705.43 is: 219,055.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,256.27 : 350,941.73 = 158,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,256.27/350,941.73 = 158,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,256.27x = 350,941.73 × 158,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,256.27x = 55,696,357,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,696,357,371.07/254,256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,055.98

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