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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,625.18, 351,236.54 and 158,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,625.18, 351,236.54 and 158,965.80 is: 219,281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,625.18 : 351,236.54 = 158,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,625.18/351,236.54 = 158,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,625.18x = 351,236.54 × 158,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,625.18x = 55,834,597,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,834,597,570.33/254,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,281.52

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