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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,050.32, 350,618.34 and 146,649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,050.32, 350,618.34 and 146,649.18 is: 202,392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,050.32 : 350,618.34 = 146,649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,050.32/350,618.34 = 146,649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,050.32x = 350,618.34 × 146,649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,050.32x = 51,417,892,053.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,417,892,053.96/254,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,392.55

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