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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,481.27, 351,227.35 and 147,113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,481.27, 351,227.35 and 147,113.54 is: 203,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,481.27 : 351,227.35 = 147,113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,481.27/351,227.35 = 147,113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,481.27x = 351,227.35 × 147,113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,481.27x = 51,670,298,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,670,298,803.32/254,481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,041.66

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