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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,476.40, 349,875.36 and 146,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,476.40, 349,875.36 and 146,118.24 is: 201,688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,476.40 : 349,875.36 = 146,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,476.40/349,875.36 = 146,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,476.40x = 349,875.36 × 146,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,476.40x = 51,123,171,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,123,171,822.57/253,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,688.09

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