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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,614.15, 351,221.35 and 158,954.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,614.15, 351,221.35 and 158,954.77 is: 219,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,614.15 : 351,221.35 = 158,954.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,614.15/351,221.35 = 158,954.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,614.15x = 351,221.35 × 158,954.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,614.15x = 55,828,308,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,828,308,908.34/254,614.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,266.32

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