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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,703.12, 351,492.42 and 159,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,703.12, 351,492.42 and 159,265.14 is: 219,787.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,703.12 : 351,492.42 = 159,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,703.12/351,492.42 = 159,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,703.12x = 351,492.42 × 159,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,703.12x = 55,980,489,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,980,489,480.24/254,703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,787.22

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