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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,042.52, 350,498.88 and 146,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,042.52, 350,498.88 and 146,598.44 is: 202,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,042.52 : 350,498.88 = 146,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,042.52/350,498.88 = 146,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,042.52x = 350,498.88 × 146,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,042.52x = 51,382,589,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,382,589,029.75/254,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,259.80

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