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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,679.87, 351,460.31 and 159,241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,679.87, 351,460.31 and 159,241.89 is: 219,755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,679.87 : 351,460.31 = 159,241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,679.87/351,460.31 = 159,241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,679.87x = 351,460.31 × 159,241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,679.87x = 55,967,203,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,967,203,228.18/254,679.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,755.11

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