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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,539.61, 351,244.17 and 147,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,539.61, 351,244.17 and 147,116.60 is: 203,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,539.61 : 351,244.17 = 147,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,539.61/351,244.17 = 147,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,539.61x = 351,244.17 × 147,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,539.61x = 51,673,846,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673,846,304.00/254,539.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,009.06

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