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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,043.62, 350,554.86 and 146,648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,043.62, 350,554.86 and 146,648.24 is: 202,359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,043.62 : 350,554.86 = 146,648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,043.62/350,554.86 = 146,648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,043.62x = 350,554.86 × 146,648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,043.62x = 51,408,253,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,408,253,242.45/254,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,359.95

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