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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,356.29, 351,013.04 and 158,918.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,356.29, 351,013.04 and 158,918.34 is: 219,308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,356.29 : 351,013.04 = 158,918.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,356.29/351,013.04 = 158,918.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,356.29x = 351,013.04 × 158,918.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,356.29x = 55,782,409,635.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,782,409,635.15/254,356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,308.16

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