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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,676.53, 351,307.23 and 159,017.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,676.53, 351,307.23 and 159,017.15 is: 219,352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,676.53 : 351,307.23 = 159,017.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,676.53/351,307.23 = 159,017.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,676.53x = 351,307.23 × 159,017.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,676.53x = 55,863,872,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,863,872,732.46/254,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,352.27

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