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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,245.16, 350,921.75 and 146,877.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,245.16, 350,921.75 and 146,877.47 is: 202,727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,245.16 : 350,921.75 = 146,877.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,245.16/350,921.75 = 146,877.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,245.16x = 350,921.75 × 146,877.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,245.16x = 51,542,497,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,542,497,781.19/254,245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,727.55

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