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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,563.90, 351,417.56 and 147,112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,563.90, 351,417.56 and 147,112.94 is: 203,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,563.90 : 351,417.56 = 147,112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,563.90/351,417.56 = 147,112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,563.90x = 351,417.56 × 147,112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,563.90x = 51,698,070,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,698,070,562.21/254,563.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,084.85

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