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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,038.32, 350,601.75 and 146,637.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,038.32, 350,601.75 and 146,637.18 is: 202,375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,038.32 : 350,601.75 = 146,637.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,038.32/350,601.75 = 146,637.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,038.32x = 350,601.75 × 146,637.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,038.32x = 51,411,251,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,251,923.07/254,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,375.97

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