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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,052.37, 350,567 and 146,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,052.37, 350,567 and 146,657 is: 202,372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,052.37 : 350,567 = 146,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,052.37/350,567 = 146,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,052.37x = 350,567 × 146,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,052.37x = 51,413,104,519
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413,104,519/254,052.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,372.07

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