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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,557.23, 351,268.41 and 147,134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,557.23, 351,268.41 and 147,134.22 is: 203,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,557.23 : 351,268.41 = 147,134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,557.23/351,268.41 = 147,134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,557.23x = 351,268.41 × 147,134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,557.23x = 51,683,603,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,683,603,515.99/254,557.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,033.34

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