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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,672.72, 350,067.48 and 146,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,672.72, 350,067.48 and 146,242.24 is: 201,813.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,672.72 : 350,067.48 = 146,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,672.72/350,067.48 = 146,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,672.72x = 350,067.48 × 146,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,672.72x = 51,194,652,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,194,652,426.36/253,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,813.79

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