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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,207.76, 350,823.32 and 146,782.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,207.76, 350,823.32 and 146,782.32 is: 202,569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,207.76 : 350,823.32 = 146,782.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,207.76/350,823.32 = 146,782.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,207.76x = 350,823.32 × 146,782.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,207.76x = 51,494,660,819.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,494,660,819.70/254,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,569.19

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