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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,598.12, 351,306.38 and 147,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,598.12, 351,306.38 and 147,147.44 is: 203,040.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,598.12 : 351,306.38 = 147,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,598.12/351,306.38 = 147,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,598.12x = 351,306.38 × 147,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,598.12x = 51,693,833,084.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,693,833,084.00/254,598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,040.91

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