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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,692.67, 351,477.56 and 159,255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,692.67, 351,477.56 and 159,255.23 is: 219,773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,692.67 : 351,477.56 = 159,255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,692.67/351,477.56 = 159,255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,692.67x = 351,477.56 × 159,255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,692.67x = 55,974,638,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,974,638,298.39/254,692.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,773.26

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