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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,465.98, 349,743.90 and 146,014.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,465.98, 349,743.90 and 146,014.98 is: 201,478.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,465.98 : 349,743.90 = 146,014.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,465.98/349,743.90 = 146,014.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,465.98x = 349,743.90 × 146,014.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,465.98x = 51,067,848,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,067,848,563.62/253,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,478.12

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