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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,339.16, 350,906.86 and 146,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,339.16, 350,906.86 and 146,895 is: 202,668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,339.16 : 350,906.86 = 146,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,339.16/350,906.86 = 146,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,339.16x = 350,906.86 × 146,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,339.16x = 51,546,463,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,546,463,199.70/254,339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,668.21

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