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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,701.62, 351,490.32 and 159,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,701.62, 351,490.32 and 159,263.64 is: 219,785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,701.62 : 351,490.32 = 159,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,701.62/351,490.32 = 159,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,701.62x = 351,490.32 × 159,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,701.62x = 55,979,627,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,979,627,787.96/254,701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,785.13

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