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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,292.32, 350,991.96 and 158,741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,292.32, 350,991.96 and 158,741.48 is: 219,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,292.32 : 350,991.96 = 158,741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,292.32/350,991.96 = 158,741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,292.32x = 350,991.96 × 158,741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,292.32x = 55,716,983,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,716,983,198.50/254,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,106.04

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