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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,541.61, 351,246.93 and 147,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,541.61, 351,246.93 and 147,118.60 is: 203,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,541.61 : 351,246.93 = 147,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,541.61/351,246.93 = 147,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,541.61x = 351,246.93 × 147,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,541.61x = 51,674,956,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,674,956,595.90/254,541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,011.82

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