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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,657.76, 351,552.36 and 159,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,657.76, 351,552.36 and 159,195.24 is: 219,767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,657.76 : 351,552.36 = 159,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,657.76/351,552.36 = 159,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,657.76x = 351,552.36 × 159,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,657.76x = 55,965,462,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,965,462,322.77/254,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,767.35

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