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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,558.38, 351,211.49 and 147,089.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,558.38, 351,211.49 and 147,089.18 is: 202,937.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,558.38 : 351,211.49 = 147,089.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,558.38/351,211.49 = 147,089.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,558.38x = 351,211.49 × 147,089.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,558.38x = 51,659,410,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,659,410,070.68/254,558.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,937.38

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