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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,035.32, 350,597.61 and 146,634.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,035.32, 350,597.61 and 146,634.18 is: 202,371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,035.32 : 350,597.61 = 146,634.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,035.32/350,597.61 = 146,634.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,035.32x = 350,597.61 × 146,634.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,035.32x = 51,409,593,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,409,593,052.31/254,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,371.83

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