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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,833.70, 354,399.44 and 147,973.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,833.70, 354,399.44 and 147,973.65 is: 204,185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,833.70 : 354,399.44 = 147,973.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,833.70/354,399.44 = 147,973.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,833.70x = 354,399.44 × 147,973.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,833.70x = 52,441,778,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,441,778,694.76/256,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,185.74

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