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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,417.16, 351,054.72 and 147,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,417.16, 351,054.72 and 147,001.44 is: 202,838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,417.16 : 351,054.72 = 147,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,417.16/351,054.72 = 147,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,417.16x = 351,054.72 × 147,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,417.16x = 51,605,549,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,605,549,358.80/254,417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,838.32

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