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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,054.41, 350,569.81 and 146,659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,054.41, 350,569.81 and 146,659.04 is: 202,374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,054.41 : 350,569.81 = 146,659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,054.41/350,569.81 = 146,659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,054.41x = 350,569.81 × 146,659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,054.41x = 51,414,231,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,414,231,787.58/254,054.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,374.88

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