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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,464.02, 351,172.53 and 147,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,464.02, 351,172.53 and 147,048.30 is: 202,933.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,464.02 : 351,172.53 = 147,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,464.02/351,172.53 = 147,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,464.02x = 351,172.53 × 147,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,464.02x = 51,639,323,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,639,323,543.20/254,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,933.69

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