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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,200.70, 379,740.30 and 146,353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,200.70, 379,740.30 and 146,353.60 is: 219,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,200.70 : 379,740.30 = 146,353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,200.70/379,740.30 = 146,353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,200.70x = 379,740.30 × 146,353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,200.70x = 55,576,359,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,576,359,970.08/253,200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,495.29

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