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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,306.80, 350,959.98 and 146,881.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,306.80, 350,959.98 and 146,881.36 is: 202,705.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,306.80 : 350,959.98 = 146,881.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,306.80/350,959.98 = 146,881.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,306.80x = 350,959.98 × 146,881.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,306.80x = 51,549,479,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,549,479,167.97/254,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,705.86

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