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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,592.01, 349,877.61 and 146,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,592.01, 349,877.61 and 146,147.36 is: 201,637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,592.01 : 349,877.61 = 146,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,592.01/349,877.61 = 146,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,592.01x = 349,877.61 × 146,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,592.01x = 51,133,687,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,133,687,275.22/253,592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,637.61

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