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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,542.04, 351,247.52 and 147,119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,542.04, 351,247.52 and 147,119.03 is: 203,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,542.04 : 351,247.52 = 147,119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,542.04/351,247.52 = 147,119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,542.04x = 351,247.52 × 147,119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,542.04x = 51,675,194,432.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675,194,432.31/254,542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,012.42

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