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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,312.46, 351,014.91 and 146,944.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,312.46, 351,014.91 and 146,944.86 is: 202,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,312.46 : 351,014.91 = 146,944.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,312.46/351,014.91 = 146,944.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,312.46x = 351,014.91 × 146,944.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,312.46x = 51,579,836,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,579,836,807.86/254,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,820.72

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