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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,044.77, 350,620.19 and 145,172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,044.77, 350,620.19 and 145,172.02 is: 200,359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,044.77 : 350,620.19 = 145,172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,044.77/350,620.19 = 145,172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,044.77x = 350,620.19 × 145,172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,044.77x = 50,900,240,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,900,240,509.22/254,044.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,359.33

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