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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,558.23, 351,269.79 and 147,135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,558.23, 351,269.79 and 147,135.22 is: 203,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,558.23 : 351,269.79 = 147,135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,558.23/351,269.79 = 147,135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,558.23x = 351,269.79 × 147,135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,558.23x = 51,684,157,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,684,157,831.00/254,558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,034.72

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