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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,375.76, 350,967.42 and 158,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,375.76, 350,967.42 and 158,979.36 is: 219,347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,375.76 : 350,967.42 = 158,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,375.76/350,967.42 = 158,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,375.76x = 350,967.42 × 158,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,375.76x = 55,796,575,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,796,575,812.45/254,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,347.06

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