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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,683.62, 351,465.48 and 159,245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,683.62, 351,465.48 and 159,245.64 is: 219,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,683.62 : 351,465.48 = 159,245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,683.62/351,465.48 = 159,245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,683.62x = 351,465.48 × 159,245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,683.62x = 55,969,345,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,969,345,300.51/254,683.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,760.29

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