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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,036.52, 350,490.60 and 146,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,036.52, 350,490.60 and 146,592.44 is: 202,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,036.52 : 350,490.60 = 146,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,036.52/350,490.60 = 146,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,036.52x = 350,490.60 × 146,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,036.52x = 51,379,272,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,379,272,251.06/254,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,251.52

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