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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,386.26, 351,027.03 and 146,990.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,386.26, 351,027.03 and 146,990.89 is: 202,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,386.26 : 351,027.03 = 146,990.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,386.26/351,027.03 = 146,990.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,386.26x = 351,027.03 × 146,990.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,386.26x = 51,597,775,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,597,775,553.76/254,386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,832.40

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