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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,679.12, 351,459.27 and 159,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,679.12, 351,459.27 and 159,241.14 is: 219,754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,679.12 : 351,459.27 = 159,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,679.12/351,459.27 = 159,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,679.12x = 351,459.27 × 159,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,679.12x = 55,966,774,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,966,774,818.37/254,679.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,754.08

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