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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,290.96, 350,929.56 and 146,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,290.96, 350,929.56 and 146,859.04 is: 202,670.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,290.96 : 350,929.56 = 146,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,290.96/350,929.56 = 146,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,290.96x = 350,929.56 × 146,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,290.96x = 51,537,178,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,537,178,289.22/254,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,670.12

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