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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,682.88, 351,464.46 and 159,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,682.88, 351,464.46 and 159,244.90 is: 219,759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,682.88 : 351,464.46 = 159,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,682.88/351,464.46 = 159,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,682.88x = 351,464.46 × 159,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,682.88x = 55,968,922,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,968,922,786.25/254,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,759.27

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