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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,067.12, 350,648.28 and 146,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,067.12, 350,648.28 and 146,614.32 is: 202,348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,067.12 : 350,648.28 = 146,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,067.12/350,648.28 = 146,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,067.12x = 350,648.28 × 146,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,067.12x = 51,410,059,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,410,059,131.37/254,067.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,348.34

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