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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,036.82, 350,599.68 and 146,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,036.82, 350,599.68 and 146,635.68 is: 202,373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,036.82 : 350,599.68 = 146,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,036.82/350,599.68 = 146,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,036.82x = 350,599.68 × 146,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,036.82x = 51,410,422,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,410,422,484.58/254,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,373.90

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