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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,154.64, 350,732.28 and 145,257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,154.64, 350,732.28 and 145,257.16 is: 200,454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,154.64 : 350,732.28 = 145,257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,154.64/350,732.28 = 145,257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,154.64x = 350,732.28 × 145,257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,154.64x = 50,946,374,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,946,374,913.12/254,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,454.24

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