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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,478.57, 351,223.63 and 147,110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,478.57, 351,223.63 and 147,110.84 is: 203,037.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,478.57 : 351,223.63 = 147,110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,478.57/351,223.63 = 147,110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,478.57x = 351,223.63 × 147,110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,478.57x = 51,668,802,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,668,802,430.34/254,478.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,037.93

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