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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,182.48, 350,787.72 and 146,772.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,182.48, 350,787.72 and 146,772.16 is: 202,554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,182.48 : 350,787.72 = 146,772.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,182.48/350,787.72 = 146,772.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,182.48x = 350,787.72 × 146,772.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,182.48x = 51,485,871,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,485,871,365.88/254,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,554.76

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