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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,591.60, 351,399.53 and 147,146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,591.60, 351,399.53 and 147,146.11 is: 203,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,591.60 : 351,399.53 = 147,146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,591.60/351,399.53 = 147,146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,591.60x = 351,399.53 × 147,146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,591.60x = 51,707,073,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707,073,384.69/254,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,098.12

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