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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,719.71, 351,514.80 and 159,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,719.71, 351,514.80 and 159,282.27 is: 219,810.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,719.71 : 351,514.80 = 159,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,719.71/351,514.80 = 159,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,719.71x = 351,514.80 × 159,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,719.71x = 55,990,075,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,990,075,282.60/254,719.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,810.53

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