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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,925.32, 351,783.28 and 147,497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,925.32, 351,783.28 and 147,497.12 is: 203,538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,925.32 : 351,783.28 = 147,497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,925.32/351,783.28 = 147,497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,925.32x = 351,783.28 × 147,497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,925.32x = 51,887,020,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,887,020,664.15/254,925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,538.12

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