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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,416.52, 351,069.93 and 146,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,416.52, 351,069.93 and 146,984.25 is: 202,823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,416.52 : 351,069.93 = 146,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,416.52/351,069.93 = 146,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,416.52x = 351,069.93 × 146,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,416.52x = 51,601,750,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,601,750,358.60/254,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,823.90

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