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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,710.71, 351,502.38 and 159,273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,710.71, 351,502.38 and 159,273.27 is: 219,798.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,710.71 : 351,502.38 = 159,273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,710.71/351,502.38 = 159,273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,710.71x = 351,502.38 × 159,273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,710.71x = 55,984,933,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,984,933,475.38/254,710.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,798.11

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