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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,682.12, 351,463.41 and 159,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,682.12, 351,463.41 and 159,244.14 is: 219,758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,682.12 : 351,463.41 = 159,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,682.12/351,463.41 = 159,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,682.12x = 351,463.41 × 159,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,682.12x = 55,968,488,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,968,488,466.92/254,682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,758.22

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