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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,529.23, 351,229.85 and 147,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,529.23, 351,229.85 and 147,106.22 is: 202,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,529.23 : 351,229.85 = 147,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,529.23/351,229.85 = 147,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,529.23x = 351,229.85 × 147,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,529.23x = 51,668,095,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,668,095,584.67/254,529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,994.74

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