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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,232.90, 350,872.59 and 146,802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,232.90, 350,872.59 and 146,802.78 is: 202,605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,232.90 : 350,872.59 = 146,802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,232.90/350,872.59 = 146,802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,232.90x = 350,872.59 × 146,802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,232.90x = 51,509,071,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,509,071,637.80/254,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,605.85

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