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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,976.27, 346,333.10 and 146,232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,976.27, 346,333.10 and 146,232.04 is: 201,791.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,976.27 : 346,333.10 = 146,232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,976.27/346,333.10 = 146,232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,976.27x = 346,333.10 × 146,232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,976.27x = 50,644,993,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644,993,269.70/250,976.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,791.96

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