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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,548.98, 351,257.04 and 147,125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,548.98, 351,257.04 and 147,125.97 is: 203,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,548.98 : 351,257.04 = 147,125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,548.98/351,257.04 = 147,125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,548.98x = 351,257.04 × 147,125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,548.98x = 51,679,032,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,679,032,729.33/254,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,021.96

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