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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,705.20, 351,384.15 and 159,045.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,705.20, 351,384.15 and 159,045.82 is: 219,415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,705.20 : 351,384.15 = 159,045.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,705.20/351,384.15 = 159,045.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,705.20x = 351,384.15 × 159,045.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,705.20x = 55,886,180,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,886,180,271.75/254,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,415.15

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