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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,571.29, 351,269.37 and 147,120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,571.29, 351,269.37 and 147,120.59 is: 203,003.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,571.29 : 351,269.37 = 147,120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,571.29/351,269.37 = 147,120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,571.29x = 351,269.37 × 147,120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,571.29x = 51,678,956,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,678,956,963.33/254,571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,003.87

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