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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,604.52, 350,073.09 and 146,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,604.52, 350,073.09 and 146,266.56 is: 201,904.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,604.52 : 350,073.09 = 146,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,604.52/350,073.09 = 146,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,604.52x = 350,073.09 × 146,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,604.52x = 51,203,986,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,203,986,622.87/253,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,904.87

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