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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,567.81, 351,277.16 and 147,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,567.81, 351,277.16 and 147,172.14 is: 203,082.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,567.81 : 351,277.16 = 147,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,567.81/351,277.16 = 147,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,567.81x = 351,277.16 × 147,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,567.81x = 51,698,210,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,698,210,634.46/254,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,082.28

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