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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,867.04, 351,687.96 and 147,421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,867.04, 351,687.96 and 147,421.08 is: 203,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,867.04 : 351,687.96 = 147,421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,867.04/351,687.96 = 147,421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,867.04x = 351,687.96 × 147,421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,867.04x = 51,846,218,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,846,218,886.20/254,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,424.57

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