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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,202.76, 350,816.43 and 146,777.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,202.76, 350,816.43 and 146,777.32 is: 202,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,202.76 : 350,816.43 = 146,777.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,202.76/350,816.43 = 146,777.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,202.76x = 350,816.43 × 146,777.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,202.76x = 51,491,895,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,491,895,407.37/254,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,562.30

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