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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,190.70, 379,725.30 and 146,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,190.70, 379,725.30 and 146,343.60 is: 219,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,190.70 : 379,725.30 = 146,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,190.70/379,725.30 = 146,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,190.70x = 379,725.30 × 146,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,190.70x = 55,570,367,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,570,367,413.08/253,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,480.29

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