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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,542.36, 351,247.96 and 147,119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,542.36, 351,247.96 and 147,119.35 is: 203,012.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,542.36 : 351,247.96 = 147,119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,542.36/351,247.96 = 147,119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,542.36x = 351,247.96 × 147,119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,542.36x = 51,675,371,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675,371,564.03/254,542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,012.86

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