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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,709.04, 351,352.08 and 159,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,709.04, 351,352.08 and 159,049.68 is: 219,397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,709.04 : 351,352.08 = 159,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,709.04/351,352.08 = 159,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,709.04x = 351,352.08 × 159,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,709.04x = 55,882,435,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,882,435,891.33/254,709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,397.14

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