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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,583.40, 351,246.02 and 147,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,583.40, 351,246.02 and 147,114.28 is: 202,972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,583.40 : 351,246.02 = 147,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,583.40/351,246.02 = 147,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,583.40x = 351,246.02 × 147,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,583.40x = 51,673,305,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673,305,335.17/254,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,972.01

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