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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,716.94, 351,554.19 and 147,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,716.94, 351,554.19 and 147,269.90 is: 203,258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,716.94 : 351,554.19 = 147,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,716.94/351,554.19 = 147,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,716.94x = 351,554.19 × 147,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,716.94x = 51,773,350,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,773,350,405.88/254,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,258.37

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