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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,715.44, 351,552.12 and 147,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,715.44, 351,552.12 and 147,268.40 is: 203,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,715.44 : 351,552.12 = 147,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,715.44/351,552.12 = 147,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,715.44x = 351,552.12 × 147,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,715.44x = 51,772,518,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772,518,229.01/254,715.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,256.30

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