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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,049.24, 350,562.69 and 146,653.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,049.24, 350,562.69 and 146,653.87 is: 202,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,049.24 : 350,562.69 = 146,653.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,049.24/350,562.69 = 146,653.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,049.24x = 350,562.69 × 146,653.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,049.24x = 51,411,375,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,375,233.76/254,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,367.76

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