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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,534.48, 351,433.32 and 159,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,534.48, 351,433.32 and 159,084.08 is: 219,645.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,534.48 : 351,433.32 = 159,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,534.48/351,433.32 = 159,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,534.48x = 351,433.32 × 159,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,534.48x = 55,907,446,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,907,446,393.55/254,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,645.87

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