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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,509.48, 351,202.60 and 147,086.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,509.48, 351,202.60 and 147,086.47 is: 202,967.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,509.48 : 351,202.60 = 147,086.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,509.48/351,202.60 = 147,086.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,509.48x = 351,202.60 × 147,086.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,509.48x = 51,657,150,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657,150,688.82/254,509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,967.49

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