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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,261.70, 350,879.58 and 146,841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,261.70, 350,879.58 and 146,841.12 is: 202,639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,261.70 : 350,879.58 = 146,841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,261.70/350,879.58 = 146,841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,261.70x = 350,879.58 × 146,841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,261.70x = 51,523,550,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,523,550,512.33/254,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,639.84

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