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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,038.86, 350,561.76 and 146,643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,038.86, 350,561.76 and 146,643.50 is: 202,361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,038.86 : 350,561.76 = 146,643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,038.86/350,561.76 = 146,643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,038.86x = 350,561.76 × 146,643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,038.86x = 51,407,601,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,407,601,699.75/254,038.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,361.17

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