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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,232.46, 350,844.89 and 146,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,232.46, 350,844.89 and 146,811.88 is: 202,602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,232.46 : 350,844.89 = 146,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,232.46/350,844.89 = 146,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,232.46x = 350,844.89 × 146,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,232.46x = 51,508,197,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,508,197,889.29/254,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,602.76

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