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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,157.24, 350,699.82 and 146,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,157.24, 350,699.82 and 146,710.20 is: 202,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,157.24 : 350,699.82 = 146,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,157.24/350,699.82 = 146,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,157.24x = 350,699.82 × 146,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,157.24x = 51,451,240,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,451,240,732.16/254,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,438.62

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