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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,375.80, 351,039.96 and 158,937.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,375.80, 351,039.96 and 158,937.84 is: 219,335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,375.80 : 351,039.96 = 158,937.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,375.80/351,039.96 = 158,937.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,375.80x = 351,039.96 × 158,937.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,375.80x = 55,793,532,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,793,532,996.09/254,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,335.07

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