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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,676.86, 351,497.36 and 147,312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,676.86, 351,497.36 and 147,312.16 is: 203,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,676.86 : 351,497.36 = 147,312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,676.86/351,497.36 = 147,312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,676.86x = 351,497.36 × 147,312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,676.86x = 51,779,835,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,779,835,335.90/254,676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,315.82

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