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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,549.48, 351,257.73 and 147,126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,549.48, 351,257.73 and 147,126.47 is: 203,022.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,549.48 : 351,257.73 = 147,126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,549.48/351,257.73 = 147,126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,549.48x = 351,257.73 × 147,126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,549.48x = 51,679,309,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,679,309,875.11/254,549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,022.65

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