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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,656.24, 350,049.28 and 146,224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,656.24, 350,049.28 and 146,224.32 is: 201,791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,656.24 : 350,049.28 = 146,224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,656.24/350,049.28 = 146,224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,656.24x = 350,049.28 × 146,224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,656.24x = 51,185,717,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,185,717,934.49/253,656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,791.68

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