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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,212.52, 350,864.34 and 146,800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,212.52, 350,864.34 and 146,800.04 is: 202,613.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,212.52 : 350,864.34 = 146,800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,212.52/350,864.34 = 146,800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,212.52x = 350,864.34 × 146,800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,212.52x = 51,506,899,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,506,899,146.57/254,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,613.54

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