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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,039.32, 350,603.13 and 146,638.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,039.32, 350,603.13 and 146,638.18 is: 202,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,039.32 : 350,603.13 = 146,638.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,039.32/350,603.13 = 146,638.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,039.32x = 350,603.13 × 146,638.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,039.32x = 51,411,804,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,804,885.50/254,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,377.35

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