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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,853.58, 354,495.54 and 147,936.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,853.58, 354,495.54 and 147,936.98 is: 204,174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,853.58 : 354,495.54 = 147,936.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,853.58/354,495.54 = 147,936.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,853.58x = 354,495.54 × 147,936.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,853.58x = 52,443,001,052.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,443,001,052.07/256,853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,174.69

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