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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,695.47, 351,459.18 and 147,272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,695.47, 351,459.18 and 147,272.46 is: 203,224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,695.47 : 351,459.18 = 147,272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,695.47/351,459.18 = 147,272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,695.47x = 351,459.18 × 147,272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,695.47x = 51,760,258,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,760,258,028.18/254,695.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,224.10

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