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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,666.06, 351,446.74 and 147,226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,666.06, 351,446.74 and 147,226.58 is: 203,177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,666.06 : 351,446.74 = 147,226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,666.06/351,446.74 = 147,226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,666.06x = 351,446.74 × 147,226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,666.06x = 51,742,301,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,742,301,582.35/254,666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,177.06

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