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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,628.45, 351,241.02 and 158,969.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,628.45, 351,241.02 and 158,969.07 is: 219,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,628.45 : 351,241.02 = 158,969.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,628.45/351,241.02 = 158,969.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,628.45x = 351,241.02 × 158,969.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,628.45x = 55,836,456,539.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,836,456,539.05/254,628.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,286.01

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