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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,031.89, 350,563.59 and 146,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,031.89, 350,563.59 and 146,601.90 is: 202,310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,031.89 : 350,563.59 = 146,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,031.89/350,563.59 = 146,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,031.89x = 350,563.59 × 146,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,031.89x = 51,393,288,364.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,393,288,364.82/254,031.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,310.38

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