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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,550.23, 351,258.77 and 147,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,550.23, 351,258.77 and 147,127.22 is: 203,023.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,550.23 : 351,258.77 = 147,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,550.23/351,258.77 = 147,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,550.23x = 351,258.77 × 147,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,550.23x = 51,679,725,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,679,725,595.08/254,550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,023.68

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