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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,654.31, 351,402.37 and 147,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,654.31, 351,402.37 and 147,231.27 is: 203,167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,654.31 : 351,402.37 = 147,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,654.31/351,402.37 = 147,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,654.31x = 351,402.37 × 147,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,654.31x = 51,737,417,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,737,417,216.11/254,654.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,167.26

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