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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,674.52, 351,304.48 and 159,015.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,674.52, 351,304.48 and 159,015.14 is: 219,349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,674.52 : 351,304.48 = 159,015.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,674.52/351,304.48 = 159,015.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,674.52x = 351,304.48 × 159,015.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,674.52x = 55,862,731,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862,731,550.55/254,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,349.51

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