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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,555.73, 351,266.34 and 147,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,555.73, 351,266.34 and 147,132.72 is: 203,031.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,555.73 : 351,266.34 = 147,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,555.73/351,266.34 = 147,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,555.73x = 351,266.34 × 147,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,555.73x = 51,682,772,048.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,682,772,048.64/254,555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,031.27

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