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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,398.76, 351,029.40 and 146,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,398.76, 351,029.40 and 146,983.04 is: 202,812.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,398.76 : 351,029.40 = 146,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,398.76/351,029.40 = 146,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,398.76x = 351,029.40 × 146,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,398.76x = 51,595,368,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,595,368,341.38/254,398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,812.97

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