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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,417.52, 351,071.31 and 146,985.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,417.52, 351,071.31 and 146,985.25 is: 202,825.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,417.52 : 351,071.31 = 146,985.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,417.52/351,071.31 = 146,985.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,417.52x = 351,071.31 × 146,985.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,417.52x = 51,602,304,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,602,304,268.18/254,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,825.28

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