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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,325.18, 350,999.82 and 146,895.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,325.18, 350,999.82 and 146,895.09 is: 202,733.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,325.18 : 350,999.82 = 146,895.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,325.18/350,999.82 = 146,895.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,325.18x = 350,999.82 × 146,895.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,325.18x = 51,560,150,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,560,150,148.88/254,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,733.17

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