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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,916.77, 351,829.17 and 147,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,916.77, 351,829.17 and 147,546 is: 203,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,916.77 : 351,829.17 = 147,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,916.77/351,829.17 = 147,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,916.77x = 351,829.17 × 147,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,916.77x = 51,910,986,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,910,986,716.82/254,916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,638.97

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