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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,979.48, 351,897.50 and 146,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,979.48, 351,897.50 and 146,098.26 is: 201,630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,979.48 : 351,897.50 = 146,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,979.48/351,897.50 = 146,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,979.48x = 351,897.50 × 146,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,979.48x = 51,411,613,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,613,383.02/254,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,630.39

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