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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,873.27, 351,637.52 and 158,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,873.27, 351,637.52 and 158,042.25 is: 218,043.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,873.27 : 351,637.52 = 158,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,873.27/351,637.52 = 158,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,873.27x = 351,637.52 × 158,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,873.27x = 55,573,584,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,573,584,055.01/254,873.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,043.99

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