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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,051.16, 350,565.34 and 146,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,051.16, 350,565.34 and 146,655.80 is: 202,370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,051.16 : 350,565.34 = 146,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,051.16/350,565.34 = 146,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,051.16x = 350,565.34 × 146,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,051.16x = 51,412,440,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,412,440,389.97/254,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,370.42

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