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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,549.23, 351,257.39 and 147,126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,549.23, 351,257.39 and 147,126.22 is: 203,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,549.23 : 351,257.39 = 147,126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,549.23/351,257.39 = 147,126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,549.23x = 351,257.39 × 147,126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,549.23x = 51,679,171,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,679,171,302.13/254,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,022.30

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