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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,575.28, 351,274.83 and 147,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,575.28, 351,274.83 and 147,124.56 is: 203,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,575.28 : 351,274.83 = 147,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,575.28/351,274.83 = 147,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,575.28x = 351,274.83 × 147,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,575.28x = 51,681,155,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,681,155,078.68/254,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,009.32

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