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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,372.76, 350,963.28 and 158,976.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,372.76, 350,963.28 and 158,976.36 is: 219,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,372.76 : 350,963.28 = 158,976.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,372.76/350,963.28 = 158,976.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,372.76x = 350,963.28 × 158,976.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,372.76x = 55,794,864,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,794,864,748.06/254,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,342.92

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