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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,611.90, 351,218.25 and 158,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,611.90, 351,218.25 and 158,952.52 is: 219,263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,611.90 : 351,218.25 = 158,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,611.90/351,218.25 = 158,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,611.90x = 351,218.25 × 158,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,611.90x = 55,827,025,907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,827,025,907.49/254,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,263.22

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