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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,499.18, 351,170.77 and 145,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,499.18, 351,170.77 and 145,586.20 is: 200,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,499.18 : 351,170.77 = 145,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,499.18/351,170.77 = 145,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,499.18x = 351,170.77 × 145,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,499.18x = 51,125,615,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,125,615,471.59/254,499.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,887.16

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