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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,575.80, 381,863.70 and 147,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,575.80, 381,863.70 and 147,850.20 is: 221,775.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,575.80 : 381,863.70 = 147,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,575.80/381,863.70 = 147,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,575.80x = 381,863.70 × 147,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,575.80x = 56,458,624,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,458,624,417.74/254,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,775.30

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