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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,237.23, 350,851.44 and 146,816.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,237.23, 350,851.44 and 146,816.65 is: 202,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,237.23 : 350,851.44 = 146,816.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,237.23/350,851.44 = 146,816.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,237.23x = 350,851.44 × 146,816.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,237.23x = 51,510,833,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,510,833,068.48/254,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,609.32

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