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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,713.71, 351,506.52 and 159,276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,713.71, 351,506.52 and 159,276.27 is: 219,802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,713.71 : 351,506.52 = 159,276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,713.71/351,506.52 = 159,276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,713.71x = 351,506.52 × 159,276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,713.71x = 55,986,647,386.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,986,647,386.28/254,713.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,802.25

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