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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,680.87, 351,461.69 and 159,242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,680.87, 351,461.69 and 159,242.89 is: 219,756.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,680.87 : 351,461.69 = 159,242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,680.87/351,461.69 = 159,242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,680.87x = 351,461.69 × 159,242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,680.87x = 55,967,775,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,967,775,239.88/254,680.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,756.49

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