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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,514.13, 351,260.48 and 147,085.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,514.13, 351,260.48 and 147,085.04 is: 202,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,514.13 : 351,260.48 = 147,085.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,514.13/351,260.48 = 147,085.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,514.13x = 351,260.48 × 147,085.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,514.13x = 51,665,161,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,665,161,751.22/254,514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,995.26

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