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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,527.92, 351,206.38 and 147,107.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,527.92, 351,206.38 and 147,107.95 is: 202,984.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,527.92 : 351,206.38 = 147,107.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,527.92/351,206.38 = 147,107.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,527.92x = 351,206.38 × 147,107.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,527.92x = 51,665,249,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,665,249,894.59/254,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,984.61

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