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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,607.74, 351,319.66 and 147,157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,607.74, 351,319.66 and 147,157.06 is: 203,054.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,607.74 : 351,319.66 = 147,157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,607.74/351,319.66 = 147,157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,607.74x = 351,319.66 × 147,157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,607.74x = 51,699,168,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,699,168,285.80/254,607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,054.19

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