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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,913.27, 351,854.26 and 158,146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,913.27, 351,854.26 and 158,146.62 is: 218,288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,913.27 : 351,854.26 = 158,146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,913.27/351,854.26 = 158,146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,913.27x = 351,854.26 × 158,146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,913.27x = 55,644,561,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,644,561,556.23/254,913.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,288.21

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