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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,541.36, 351,246.59 and 147,118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,541.36, 351,246.59 and 147,118.35 is: 203,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,541.36 : 351,246.59 = 147,118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,541.36/351,246.59 = 147,118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,541.36x = 351,246.59 × 147,118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,541.36x = 51,674,816,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,674,816,272.10/254,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,011.48

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