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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,568.74, 351,265.85 and 147,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,568.74, 351,265.85 and 147,118.04 is: 203,000.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,568.74 : 351,265.85 = 147,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,568.74/351,265.85 = 147,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,568.74x = 351,265.85 × 147,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,568.74x = 51,677,540,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,677,540,879.01/254,568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,000.34

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