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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,478.16, 351,152.95 and 147,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,478.16, 351,152.95 and 147,082.28 is: 202,957.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,478.16 : 351,152.95 = 147,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,478.16/351,152.95 = 147,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,478.16x = 351,152.95 × 147,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,478.16x = 51,648,376,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,648,376,228.60/254,478.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,957.99

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