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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,747.78, 351,524 and 147,301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,747.78, 351,524 and 147,301.54 is: 203,259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,747.78 : 351,524 = 147,301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,747.78/351,524 = 147,301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,747.78x = 351,524 × 147,301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,747.78x = 51,780,026,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,780,026,546.96/254,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,259.97

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