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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,319.76, 380,596.56 and 158,217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,319.76, 380,596.56 and 158,217.49 is: 236,776.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,319.76 : 380,596.56 = 158,217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,319.76/380,596.56 = 158,217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,319.76x = 380,596.56 × 158,217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,319.76x = 60,217,032,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,217,032,425.83/254,319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,776.85

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