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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,615.76, 351,223.61 and 158,956.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,615.76, 351,223.61 and 158,956.38 is: 219,268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,615.76 : 351,223.61 = 158,956.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,615.76/351,223.61 = 158,956.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,615.76x = 351,223.61 × 158,956.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,615.76x = 55,829,232,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,829,232,821.35/254,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,268.57

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