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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,539.90, 351,244.58 and 147,116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,539.90, 351,244.58 and 147,116.89 is: 203,009.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,539.90 : 351,244.58 = 147,116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,539.90/351,244.58 = 147,116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,539.90x = 351,244.58 × 147,116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,539.90x = 51,674,010,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,674,010,805.59/254,539.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,009.47

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