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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,982.48, 351,901.64 and 146,101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,982.48, 351,901.64 and 146,101.26 is: 201,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,982.48 : 351,901.64 = 146,101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,982.48/351,901.64 = 146,101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,982.48x = 351,901.64 × 146,101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,982.48x = 51,413,272,269.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413,272,269.56/254,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,634.53

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