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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,237.69, 350,844.83 and 146,805.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,237.69, 350,844.83 and 146,805.36 is: 202,589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,237.69 : 350,844.83 = 146,805.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,237.69/350,844.83 = 146,805.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,237.69x = 350,844.83 × 146,805.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,237.69x = 51,505,900,838.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,505,900,838.26/254,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,589.56

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