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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,648.74, 350,038.89 and 146,216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,648.74, 350,038.89 and 146,216.82 is: 201,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,648.74 : 350,038.89 = 146,216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,648.74/350,038.89 = 146,216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,648.74x = 350,038.89 × 146,216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,648.74x = 51,181,573,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,181,573,372.13/253,648.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,781.30

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