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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,638.60, 350,011.98 and 146,213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,638.60, 350,011.98 and 146,213.16 is: 201,768.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,638.60 : 350,011.98 = 146,213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,638.60/350,011.98 = 146,213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,638.60x = 350,011.98 × 146,213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,638.60x = 51,176,357,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,176,357,633.66/253,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,768.81

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