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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,159.20, 350,786.16 and 146,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,159.20, 350,786.16 and 146,714.56 is: 202,492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,159.20 : 350,786.16 = 146,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,159.20/350,786.16 = 146,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,159.20x = 350,786.16 × 146,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,159.20x = 51,465,437,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,465,437,118.49/254,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,492.91

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