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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,073, 350,595.54 and 146,677.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,073, 350,595.54 and 146,677.68 is: 202,400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,073 : 350,595.54 = 146,677.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,073/350,595.54 = 146,677.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,073x = 350,595.54 × 146,677.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,073x = 51,424,540,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,424,540,425.55/254,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,400.65

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