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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,539.37, 351,243.85 and 147,116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,539.37, 351,243.85 and 147,116.36 is: 203,008.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,539.37 : 351,243.85 = 147,116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,539.37/351,243.85 = 147,116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,539.37x = 351,243.85 × 147,116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,539.37x = 51,673,716,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673,716,398.20/254,539.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,008.74

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