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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,473.44, 349,871.22 and 146,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,473.44, 349,871.22 and 146,115.24 is: 201,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,473.44 : 349,871.22 = 146,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,473.44/349,871.22 = 146,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,473.44x = 349,871.22 × 146,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,473.44x = 51,121,517,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,121,517,279.39/253,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,683.92

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