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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,280.02, 350,974.50 and 158,729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,280.02, 350,974.50 and 158,729.18 is: 219,088.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,280.02 : 350,974.50 = 158,729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,280.02/350,974.50 = 158,729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,280.02x = 350,974.50 × 158,729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,280.02x = 55,709,894,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,709,894,585.91/254,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,088.76

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