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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,683.12, 351,464.79 and 159,245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,683.12, 351,464.79 and 159,245.14 is: 219,759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,683.12 : 351,464.79 = 159,245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,683.12/351,464.79 = 159,245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,683.12x = 351,464.79 × 159,245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,683.12x = 55,969,059,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,969,059,688.62/254,683.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,759.60

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