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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,512.53, 351,234.66 and 145,634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,512.53, 351,234.66 and 145,634.56 is: 200,979.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,512.53 : 351,234.66 = 145,634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,512.53/351,234.66 = 145,634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,512.53x = 351,234.66 × 145,634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,512.53x = 51,151,904,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,151,904,833.89/254,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,979.91

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