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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,316.24, 350,915.40 and 146,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,316.24, 350,915.40 and 146,869.20 is: 202,655.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,316.24 : 350,915.40 = 146,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,316.24/350,915.40 = 146,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,316.24x = 350,915.40 × 146,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,316.24x = 51,538,664,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,538,664,065.68/254,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,655.81

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