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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,023.20, 350,597.70 and 146,578.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,023.20, 350,597.70 and 146,578.32 is: 202,304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,023.20 : 350,597.70 = 146,578.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,023.20/350,597.70 = 146,578.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,023.20x = 350,597.70 × 146,578.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,023.20x = 51,390,021,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,390,021,861.86/254,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,304.44

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