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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,559.23, 351,271.17 and 147,136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,559.23, 351,271.17 and 147,136.22 is: 203,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,559.23 : 351,271.17 = 147,136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,559.23/351,271.17 = 147,136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,559.23x = 351,271.17 × 147,136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,559.23x = 51,684,712,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,684,712,148.78/254,559.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,036.10

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