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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,370.69, 351,032.94 and 158,932.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,370.69, 351,032.94 and 158,932.71 is: 219,328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,370.69 : 351,032.94 = 158,932.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,370.69/351,032.94 = 158,932.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,370.69x = 351,032.94 × 158,932.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,370.69x = 55,790,616,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790,616,453.47/254,370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,328.01

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