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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,050.24, 350,564.07 and 146,654.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,050.24, 350,564.07 and 146,654.87 is: 202,369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,050.24 : 350,564.07 = 146,654.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,050.24/350,564.07 = 146,654.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,050.24x = 350,564.07 × 146,654.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,050.24x = 51,411,928,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,928,988.93/254,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,369.14

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