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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,048.61, 350,561.81 and 146,653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,048.61, 350,561.81 and 146,653.24 is: 202,366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,048.61 : 350,561.81 = 146,653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,048.61/350,561.81 = 146,653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,048.61x = 350,561.81 × 146,653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,048.61x = 51,411,025,256.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,025,256.76/254,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,366.88

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