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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,740.77, 351,514.35 and 147,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,740.77, 351,514.35 and 147,294.54 is: 203,250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,740.77 : 351,514.35 = 147,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,740.77/351,514.35 = 147,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,740.77x = 351,514.35 × 147,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,740.77x = 51,776,144,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,776,144,486.65/254,740.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,250.33

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