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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,614.66, 349,987.68 and 146,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,614.66, 349,987.68 and 146,183.96 is: 201,733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,614.66 : 349,987.68 = 146,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,614.66/349,987.68 = 146,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,614.66x = 349,987.68 × 146,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,614.66x = 51,162,583,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,162,583,263.67/253,614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,733.54

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