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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,370.30, 351,032.37 and 158,932.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,370.30, 351,032.37 and 158,932.35 is: 219,327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,370.30 : 351,032.37 = 158,932.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,370.30/351,032.37 = 158,932.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,370.30x = 351,032.37 × 158,932.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,370.30x = 55,790,399,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790,399,490.17/254,370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,327.49

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