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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,053.53, 350,568.61 and 146,658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,053.53, 350,568.61 and 146,658.17 is: 202,373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,053.53 : 350,568.61 = 146,658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,053.53/350,568.61 = 146,658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,053.53x = 350,568.61 × 146,658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,053.53x = 51,413,751,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413,751,311.82/254,053.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,373.69

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