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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,615.41, 349,988.58 and 146,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,615.41, 349,988.58 and 146,184.84 is: 201,734.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,615.41 : 349,988.58 = 146,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,615.41/349,988.58 = 146,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,615.41x = 349,988.58 × 146,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,615.41x = 51,163,024,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,163,024,569.13/253,615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,734.68

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