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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,044.32, 350,610.06 and 146,643.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,044.32, 350,610.06 and 146,643.18 is: 202,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,044.32 : 350,610.06 = 146,643.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,044.32/350,610.06 = 146,643.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,044.32x = 350,610.06 × 146,643.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,044.32x = 51,414,574,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,414,574,138.39/254,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,384.27

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