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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,650.81, 351,397.55 and 147,227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,650.81, 351,397.55 and 147,227.77 is: 203,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,650.81 : 351,397.55 = 147,227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,650.81/351,397.55 = 147,227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,650.81x = 351,397.55 × 147,227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,650.81x = 51,735,475,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,735,475,672.51/254,650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,162.42

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