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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,240.14, 350,796.58 and 146,747.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,240.14, 350,796.58 and 146,747.89 is: 202,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,240.14 : 350,796.58 = 146,747.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,240.14/350,796.58 = 146,747.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,240.14x = 350,796.58 × 146,747.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,240.14x = 51,478,657,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,478,657,934.22/254,240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,480.45

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