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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,529.48, 351,426.42 and 159,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,529.48, 351,426.42 and 159,079.08 is: 219,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,529.48 : 351,426.42 = 159,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,529.48/351,426.42 = 159,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,529.48x = 351,426.42 × 159,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,529.48x = 55,904,591,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,904,591,581.29/254,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,638.97

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