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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,694.67, 351,480.32 and 159,257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,694.67, 351,480.32 and 159,257.23 is: 219,776.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,694.67 : 351,480.32 = 159,257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,694.67/351,480.32 = 159,257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,694.67x = 351,480.32 × 159,257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,694.67x = 55,975,782,162.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,975,782,162.71/254,694.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,776.03

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