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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,622.18, 351,232.40 and 158,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,622.18, 351,232.40 and 158,962.80 is: 219,277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,622.18 : 351,232.40 = 158,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,622.18/351,232.40 = 158,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,622.18x = 351,232.40 × 158,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,622.18x = 55,832,885,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,832,885,754.72/254,622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,277.38

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