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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,001.42, 350,558.28 and 146,608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,001.42, 350,558.28 and 146,608.38 is: 202,340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,001.42 : 350,558.28 = 146,608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,001.42/350,558.28 = 146,608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,001.42x = 350,558.28 × 146,608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,001.42x = 51,394,781,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,394,781,526.39/254,001.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,340.53

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