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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,234.00, 350,847 and 146,813.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,234.00, 350,847 and 146,813.42 is: 202,604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,234.00 : 350,847 = 146,813.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,234.00/350,847 = 146,813.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,234.00x = 350,847 × 146,813.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,234.00x = 51,509,046,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,509,046,212.51/254,234.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,604.87

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