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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,608.74, 351,321.04 and 147,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,608.74, 351,321.04 and 147,158.06 is: 203,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,608.74 : 351,321.04 = 147,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,608.74/351,321.04 = 147,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,608.74x = 351,321.04 × 147,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,608.74x = 51,699,722,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,699,722,683.58/254,608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,055.57

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