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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,912.10, 351,787.68 and 146,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,912.10, 351,787.68 and 146,035.86 is: 201,534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,912.10 : 351,787.68 = 146,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,912.10/351,787.68 = 146,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,912.10x = 351,787.68 × 146,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,912.10x = 51,373,616,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,373,616,386.20/254,912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,534.63

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