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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,269.02, 350,959.32 and 158,718.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,269.02, 350,959.32 and 158,718.18 is: 219,073.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,269.02 : 350,959.32 = 158,718.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,269.02/350,959.32 = 158,718.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,269.02x = 350,959.32 × 158,718.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,269.02x = 55,703,624,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,703,624,524.44/254,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,073.58

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