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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,547.91, 349,895.52 and 146,117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,547.91, 349,895.52 and 146,117.01 is: 201,641.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,547.91 : 349,895.52 = 146,117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,547.91/349,895.52 = 146,117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,547.91x = 349,895.52 × 146,117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,547.91x = 51,125,687,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,125,687,194.80/253,547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,641.13

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