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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,480.25, 351,225.96 and 147,112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,480.25, 351,225.96 and 147,112.53 is: 203,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,480.25 : 351,225.96 = 147,112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,480.25/351,225.96 = 147,112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,480.25x = 351,225.96 × 147,112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,480.25x = 51,669,739,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,669,739,577.28/254,480.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,040.27

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