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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,540.48, 351,245.38 and 147,117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,540.48, 351,245.38 and 147,117.47 is: 203,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,540.48 : 351,245.38 = 147,117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,540.48/351,245.38 = 147,117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,540.48x = 351,245.38 × 147,117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,540.48x = 51,674,330,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,674,330,919.20/254,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,010.27

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