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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,732.59, 351,532.57 and 159,295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,732.59, 351,532.57 and 159,295.15 is: 219,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,732.59 : 351,532.57 = 159,295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,732.59/351,532.57 = 159,295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,732.59x = 351,532.57 × 159,295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,732.59x = 55,997,431,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,997,431,710.37/254,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,828.30

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