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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,715.82, 351,398.82 and 159,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,715.82, 351,398.82 and 159,056.44 is: 219,429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,715.82 : 351,398.82 = 159,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,715.82/351,398.82 = 159,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,715.82x = 351,398.82 × 159,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,715.82x = 55,892,245,329.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892,245,329.40/254,715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,429.82

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