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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,278.02, 350,971.74 and 158,727.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,278.02, 350,971.74 and 158,727.18 is: 219,086.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,278.02 : 350,971.74 = 158,727.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,278.02/350,971.74 = 158,727.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,278.02x = 350,971.74 × 158,727.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,278.02x = 55,708,754,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,708,754,549.89/254,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,086.00

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