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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,071.82, 350,647.98 and 146,670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,071.82, 350,647.98 and 146,670.68 is: 202,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,071.82 : 350,647.98 = 146,670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,071.82/350,647.98 = 146,670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,071.82x = 350,647.98 × 146,670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,071.82x = 51,429,777,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,429,777,667.23/254,071.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,422.20

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