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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,239.69, 350,847.58 and 146,807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,239.69, 350,847.58 and 146,807.36 is: 202,592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,239.69 : 350,847.58 = 146,807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,239.69/350,847.58 = 146,807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,239.69x = 350,847.58 × 146,807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,239.69x = 51,507,006,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,507,006,982.19/254,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,592.31

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