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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,373.76, 350,964.66 and 158,977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,373.76, 350,964.66 and 158,977.36 is: 219,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,373.76 : 350,964.66 = 158,977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,373.76/350,964.66 = 158,977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,373.76x = 350,964.66 × 158,977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,373.76x = 55,795,435,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,795,435,100.10/254,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,344.30

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