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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,449.41, 349,847.51 and 146,062.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,449.41, 349,847.51 and 146,062.17 is: 201,616.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,449.41 : 349,847.51 = 146,062.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,449.41/349,847.51 = 146,062.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,449.41x = 349,847.51 × 146,062.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,449.41x = 51,099,485,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,099,485,749.39/253,449.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,616.12

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