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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,039.52, 350,494.74 and 146,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,039.52, 350,494.74 and 146,595.44 is: 202,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,039.52 : 350,494.74 = 146,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,039.52/350,494.74 = 146,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,039.52x = 350,494.74 × 146,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,039.52x = 51,380,930,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,380,930,627.99/254,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,255.66

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