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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,595.88, 351,303.24 and 147,145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,595.88, 351,303.24 and 147,145.06 is: 203,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,595.88 : 351,303.24 = 147,145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,595.88/351,303.24 = 147,145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,595.88x = 351,303.24 × 147,145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,595.88x = 51,692,536,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,692,536,327.99/254,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,037.60

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