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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,568.66, 351,265.74 and 147,117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,568.66, 351,265.74 and 147,117.96 is: 203,000.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,568.66 : 351,265.74 = 147,117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,568.66/351,265.74 = 147,117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,568.66x = 351,265.74 × 147,117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,568.66x = 51,677,499,086.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,677,499,086.69/254,568.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,000.24

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