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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,705.04, 351,494.64 and 159,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,705.04, 351,494.64 and 159,267.60 is: 219,790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,705.04 : 351,494.64 = 159,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,705.04/351,494.64 = 159,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,705.04x = 351,494.64 × 159,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,705.04x = 55,981,707,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,981,707,725.66/254,705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,790.34

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