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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,401.20, 381,601.80 and 159,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,401.20, 381,601.80 and 159,922.80 is: 239,884.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,401.20 : 381,601.80 = 159,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,401.20/381,601.80 = 159,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,401.20x = 381,601.80 × 159,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,401.20x = 61,026,828,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,026,828,341.04/254,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,884.20

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