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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,619.10, 349,985.07 and 146,193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,619.10, 349,985.07 and 146,193.66 is: 201,741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,619.10 : 349,985.07 = 146,193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,619.10/349,985.07 = 146,193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,619.10x = 349,985.07 × 146,193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,619.10x = 51,165,598,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,165,598,328.66/253,619.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,741.90

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