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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,373.30, 351,036.51 and 158,935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,373.30, 351,036.51 and 158,935.35 is: 219,331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,373.30 : 351,036.51 = 158,935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,373.30/351,036.51 = 158,935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,373.30x = 351,036.51 × 158,935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,373.30x = 55,792,110,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,792,110,579.63/254,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,331.63

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