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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,526.48, 351,422.28 and 159,076.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,526.48, 351,422.28 and 159,076.08 is: 219,634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,526.48 : 351,422.28 = 159,076.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,526.48/351,422.28 = 159,076.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,526.48x = 351,422.28 × 159,076.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,526.48x = 55,902,878,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,902,878,727.06/254,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,634.82

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