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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,311.96, 351,014.22 and 146,944.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,311.96, 351,014.22 and 146,944.36 is: 202,820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,311.96 : 351,014.22 = 146,944.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,311.96/351,014.22 = 146,944.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,311.96x = 351,014.22 × 146,944.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,311.96x = 51,579,559,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,579,559,908.80/254,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,820.03

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