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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,584.42, 351,332.13 and 147,158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,584.42, 351,332.13 and 147,158.98 is: 203,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,584.42 : 351,332.13 = 147,158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,584.42/351,332.13 = 147,158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,584.42x = 351,332.13 × 147,158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,584.42x = 51,701,677,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,701,677,565.54/254,584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,082.65

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