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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,694.22, 351,457.45 and 147,271.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,694.22, 351,457.45 and 147,271.21 is: 203,222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,694.22 : 351,457.45 = 147,271.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,694.22/351,457.45 = 147,271.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,694.22x = 351,457.45 × 147,271.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,694.22x = 51,759,563,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,759,563,925.01/254,694.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,222.37

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