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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,550.48, 351,259.11 and 147,127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,550.48, 351,259.11 and 147,127.47 is: 203,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,550.48 : 351,259.11 = 147,127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,550.48/351,259.11 = 147,127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,550.48x = 351,259.11 × 147,127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,550.48x = 51,679,864,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,679,864,168.75/254,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,024.03

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