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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,641.16, 350,024.11 and 146,210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,641.16, 350,024.11 and 146,210.59 is: 201,770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,641.16 : 350,024.11 = 146,210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,641.16/350,024.11 = 146,210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,641.16x = 350,024.11 × 146,210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,641.16x = 51,177,231,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,231,637.32/253,641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,770.22

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