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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,422.04, 381,134.05 and 147,581.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,422.04, 381,134.05 and 147,581.53 is: 221,082.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,422.04 : 381,134.05 = 147,581.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,422.04/381,134.05 = 147,581.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,422.04x = 381,134.05 × 147,581.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,422.04x = 56,248,346,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,248,346,234.10/254,422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,082.84

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