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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,350.29, 381,605.64 and 159,646.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,350.29, 381,605.64 and 159,646.35 is: 239,519.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,350.29 : 381,605.64 = 159,646.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,350.29/381,605.64 = 159,646.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,350.29x = 381,605.64 × 159,646.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,350.29x = 60,921,947,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,921,947,565.41/254,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,519.87

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