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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,049.23, 350,562.68 and 146,653.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,049.23, 350,562.68 and 146,653.86 is: 202,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,049.23 : 350,562.68 = 146,653.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,049.23/350,562.68 = 146,653.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,049.23x = 350,562.68 × 146,653.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,049.23x = 51,411,369,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,369,460.68/254,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,367.75

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