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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,409.24, 351,237.06 and 159,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,409.24, 351,237.06 and 159,045.12 is: 219,577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,409.24 : 351,237.06 = 159,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,409.24/351,237.06 = 159,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,409.24x = 351,237.06 × 159,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,409.24x = 55,862,540,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862,540,356.15/254,409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,577.48

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