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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,074.38, 350,597.36 and 146,679.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,074.38, 350,597.36 and 146,679.01 is: 202,402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,074.38 : 350,597.36 = 146,679.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,074.38/350,597.36 = 146,679.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,074.38x = 350,597.36 × 146,679.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,074.38x = 51,425,273,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,425,273,163.62/254,074.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,402.44

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