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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,610.90, 351,216.87 and 158,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,610.90, 351,216.87 and 158,951.52 is: 219,261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,610.90 : 351,216.87 = 158,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,610.90/351,216.87 = 158,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,610.90x = 351,216.87 × 158,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,610.90x = 55,826,455,336.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,826,455,336.14/254,610.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,261.84

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