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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,681.62, 351,462.72 and 159,243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,681.62, 351,462.72 and 159,243.64 is: 219,757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,681.62 : 351,462.72 = 159,243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,681.62/351,462.72 = 159,243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,681.62x = 351,462.72 × 159,243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,681.62x = 55,968,202,857.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,968,202,857.10/254,681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,757.53

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