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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,472.30, 349,808.70 and 146,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,472.30, 349,808.70 and 146,049.29 is: 201,557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,472.30 : 349,808.70 = 146,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,472.30/349,808.70 = 146,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,472.30x = 349,808.70 × 146,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,472.30x = 51,089,310,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,089,310,521.78/253,472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,557.77

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