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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,482.44, 349,883.64 and 146,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,482.44, 349,883.64 and 146,124.24 is: 201,696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,482.44 : 349,883.64 = 146,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,482.44/349,883.64 = 146,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,482.44x = 349,883.64 × 146,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,482.44x = 51,126,480,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,126,480,983.43/253,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,696.34

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