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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,476.72, 349,885.32 and 146,089.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,476.72, 349,885.32 and 146,089.56 is: 201,653.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,476.72 : 349,885.32 = 146,089.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,476.72/349,885.32 = 146,089.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,476.72x = 349,885.32 × 146,089.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,476.72x = 51,114,592,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,114,592,449.26/253,476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,653.99

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