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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,057.52, 350,611.59 and 146,641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,057.52, 350,611.59 and 146,641.80 is: 202,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,057.52 : 350,611.59 = 146,641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,057.52/350,611.59 = 146,641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,057.52x = 350,611.59 × 146,641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,057.52x = 51,414,314,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,414,314,658.46/254,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,372.73

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