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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,271.02, 350,962.08 and 158,720.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,271.02, 350,962.08 and 158,720.18 is: 219,076.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,271.02 : 350,962.08 = 158,720.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,271.02/350,962.08 = 158,720.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,271.02x = 350,962.08 × 158,720.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,271.02x = 55,704,764,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,704,764,510.77/254,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,076.34

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