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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,712.21, 351,504.45 and 159,274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,712.21, 351,504.45 and 159,274.77 is: 219,800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,712.21 : 351,504.45 = 159,274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,712.21/351,504.45 = 159,274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,712.21x = 351,504.45 × 159,274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,712.21x = 55,985,790,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,985,790,427.73/254,712.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,800.18

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