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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,517.24, 349,858.50 and 146,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,517.24, 349,858.50 and 146,069.12 is: 201,578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,517.24 : 349,858.50 = 146,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,517.24/349,858.50 = 146,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,517.24x = 349,858.50 × 146,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,517.24x = 51,103,523,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,103,523,219.52/253,517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,578.10

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