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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,720.36, 351,487.14 and 147,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,720.36, 351,487.14 and 147,273.32 is: 203,221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,720.36 : 351,487.14 = 147,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,720.36/351,487.14 = 147,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,720.36x = 351,487.14 × 147,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,720.36x = 51,764,678,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,764,678,045.10/254,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,221.60

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