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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,644.72, 349,984.71 and 146,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,644.72, 349,984.71 and 146,219.28 is: 201,756.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,644.72 : 349,984.71 = 146,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,644.72/349,984.71 = 146,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,644.72x = 349,984.71 × 146,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,644.72x = 51,174,512,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,174,512,307.21/253,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,756.66

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