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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,525.48, 351,420.90 and 159,075.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,525.48, 351,420.90 and 159,075.08 is: 219,633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,525.48 : 351,420.90 = 159,075.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,525.48/351,420.90 = 159,075.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,525.48x = 351,420.90 × 159,075.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,525.48x = 55,902,307,781.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,902,307,781.17/254,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,633.44

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