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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,508.48, 351,397.44 and 159,058.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,508.48, 351,397.44 and 159,058.08 is: 219,609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,508.48 : 351,397.44 = 159,058.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,508.48/351,397.44 = 159,058.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,508.48x = 351,397.44 × 159,058.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,508.48x = 55,892,602,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892,602,123.32/254,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,609.98

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