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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,749.52, 351,561.48 and 147,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,749.52, 351,561.48 and 147,309.20 is: 203,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,749.52 : 351,561.48 = 147,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,749.52/351,561.48 = 147,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,749.52x = 351,561.48 × 147,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,749.52x = 51,788,240,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,788,240,369.62/254,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,290.83

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