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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,521.23, 351,200.18 and 147,070.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,521.23, 351,200.18 and 147,070.41 is: 202,934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,521.23 : 351,200.18 = 147,070.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,521.23/351,200.18 = 147,070.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,521.23x = 351,200.18 × 147,070.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,521.23x = 51,651,154,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,651,154,832.35/254,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,934.56

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