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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,759.94, 351,561.09 and 145,860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,759.94, 351,561.09 and 145,860.66 is: 201,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,759.94 : 351,561.09 = 145,860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,759.94/351,561.09 = 145,860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,759.94x = 351,561.09 × 145,860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,759.94x = 51,278,932,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,278,932,617.72/254,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,283.34

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