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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,541.86, 351,247.28 and 147,118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,541.86, 351,247.28 and 147,118.85 is: 203,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,541.86 : 351,247.28 = 147,118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,541.86/351,247.28 = 147,118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,541.86x = 351,247.28 × 147,118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,541.86x = 51,675,093,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675,093,407.40/254,541.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,012.17

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