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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,452.42, 349,842.24 and 146,094.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,452.42, 349,842.24 and 146,094.21 is: 201,654.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,452.42 : 349,842.24 = 146,094.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,452.42/349,842.24 = 146,094.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,452.42x = 349,842.24 × 146,094.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,452.42x = 51,109,925,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,109,925,677.43/253,452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,654.91

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