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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,046.18, 380,948.61 and 147,463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,046.18, 380,948.61 and 147,463.03 is: 221,124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,046.18 : 380,948.61 = 147,463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,046.18/380,948.61 = 147,463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,046.18x = 380,948.61 × 147,463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,046.18x = 56,175,837,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,175,837,334.06/254,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,124.51

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