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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,523.48, 351,418.14 and 159,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,523.48, 351,418.14 and 159,073.08 is: 219,630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,523.48 : 351,418.14 = 159,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,523.48/351,418.14 = 159,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,523.48x = 351,418.14 × 159,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,523.48x = 55,901,165,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,901,165,897.67/254,523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,630.68

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