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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,318.76, 380,595.06 and 158,216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,318.76, 380,595.06 and 158,216.49 is: 236,775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,318.76 : 380,595.06 = 158,216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,318.76/380,595.06 = 158,216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,318.76x = 380,595.06 × 158,216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,318.76x = 60,216,414,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,216,414,504.54/254,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,775.35

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