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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,613.15, 351,219.98 and 158,953.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,613.15, 351,219.98 and 158,953.77 is: 219,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,613.15 : 351,219.98 = 158,953.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,613.15/351,219.98 = 158,953.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,613.15x = 351,219.98 × 158,953.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,613.15x = 55,827,739,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,827,739,125.56/254,613.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,264.95

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