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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,680.62, 351,461.34 and 159,242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,680.62, 351,461.34 and 159,242.64 is: 219,756.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,680.62 : 351,461.34 = 159,242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,680.62/351,461.34 = 159,242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,680.62x = 351,461.34 × 159,242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,680.62x = 55,967,631,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,967,631,639.54/254,680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,756.15

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