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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,363.64, 350,981.04 and 146,913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,363.64, 350,981.04 and 146,913.84 is: 202,717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,363.64 : 350,981.04 = 146,913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,363.64/350,981.04 = 146,913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,363.64x = 350,981.04 × 146,913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,363.64x = 51,563,972,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563,972,353.59/254,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,717.54

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