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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,219.04, 350,819.14 and 146,786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,219.04, 350,819.14 and 146,786.72 is: 202,563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,219.04 : 350,819.14 = 146,786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,219.04/350,819.14 = 146,786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,219.04x = 350,819.14 × 146,786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,219.04x = 51,495,590,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,495,590,873.82/254,219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,563.86

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