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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,610.15, 351,215.84 and 158,950.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,610.15, 351,215.84 and 158,950.77 is: 219,260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,610.15 : 351,215.84 = 158,950.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,610.15/351,215.84 = 158,950.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,610.15x = 351,215.84 × 158,950.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,610.15x = 55,826,027,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,826,027,409.44/254,610.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,260.81

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