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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,498.68, 351,170.08 and 145,585.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,498.68, 351,170.08 and 145,585.70 is: 200,886.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,498.68 : 351,170.08 = 145,585.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,498.68/351,170.08 = 145,585.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,498.68x = 351,170.08 × 145,585.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,498.68x = 51,125,339,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,125,339,432.08/254,498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,886.47

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