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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,125.08, 350,710.38 and 145,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,125.08, 350,710.38 and 145,245.44 is: 200,448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,125.08 : 350,710.38 = 145,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,125.08/350,710.38 = 145,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,125.08x = 350,710.38 × 145,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,125.08x = 50,939,083,455.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,939,083,455.67/254,125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,448.86

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