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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,501.94, 351,240.57 and 145,616.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,501.94, 351,240.57 and 145,616.34 is: 200,966.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,501.94 : 351,240.57 = 145,616.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,501.94/351,240.57 = 145,616.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,501.94x = 351,240.57 × 145,616.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,501.94x = 51,146,366,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,146,366,262.91/254,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,966.51

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