Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,051.37, 350,565.62 and 146,656
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 254,051.37, 350,565.62 and 146,656 is: 202,370.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,051.37 : 350,565.62 = 146,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,051.37/350,565.62 = 146,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,051.37x = 350,565.62 × 146,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,051.37x = 51,412,551,566.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,412,551,566.72/254,051.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,370.70
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