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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,218.04, 350,817.76 and 146,785.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,218.04, 350,817.76 and 146,785.72 is: 202,562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,218.04 : 350,817.76 = 146,785.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,218.04/350,817.76 = 146,785.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,218.04x = 350,817.76 × 146,785.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,218.04x = 51,495,037,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,495,037,490.39/254,218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,562.48

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