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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,558.73, 351,270.48 and 147,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,558.73, 351,270.48 and 147,135.72 is: 203,035.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,558.73 : 351,270.48 = 147,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,558.73/351,270.48 = 147,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,558.73x = 351,270.48 × 147,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,558.73x = 51,684,434,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,684,434,989.55/254,558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,035.41

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