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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,847.26, 351,649.86 and 147,427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,847.26, 351,649.86 and 147,427.29 is: 203,426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,847.26 : 351,649.86 = 147,427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,847.26/351,649.86 = 147,427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,847.26x = 351,649.86 × 147,427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,847.26x = 51,842,785,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,842,785,335.83/254,847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,426.89

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