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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,647.24, 350,036.82 and 146,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,647.24, 350,036.82 and 146,215.32 is: 201,779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,647.24 : 350,036.82 = 146,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,647.24/350,036.82 = 146,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,647.24x = 350,036.82 × 146,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,647.24x = 51,180,745,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,180,745,648.08/253,647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,779.23

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