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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,229.87, 350,750.32 and 145,256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,229.87, 350,750.32 and 145,256.01 is: 200,403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,229.87 : 350,750.32 = 145,256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,229.87/350,750.32 = 145,256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,229.87x = 350,750.32 × 145,256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,229.87x = 50,948,591,263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,948,591,263.14/254,229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,403.64

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