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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,399.52, 351,083.52 and 146,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,399.52, 351,083.52 and 146,983.80 is: 202,844.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,399.52 : 351,083.52 = 146,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,399.52/351,083.52 = 146,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,399.52x = 351,083.52 × 146,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,399.52x = 51,603,589,886.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,603,589,886.98/254,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,844.68

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