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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,051.37, 350,565.63 and 146,656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,051.37, 350,565.63 and 146,656.01 is: 202,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,051.37 : 350,565.63 = 146,656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,051.37/350,565.63 = 146,656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,051.37x = 350,565.63 × 146,656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,051.37x = 51,412,554,786.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,412,554,786.11/254,051.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,370.70

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