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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,486.30, 351,234.27 and 147,118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,486.30, 351,234.27 and 147,118.56 is: 203,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,486.30 : 351,234.27 = 147,118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,486.30/351,234.27 = 147,118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,486.30x = 351,234.27 × 147,118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,486.30x = 51,673,080,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673,080,025.05/254,486.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,048.58

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