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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,692.60, 350,010.48 and 146,260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,692.60, 350,010.48 and 146,260.27 is: 201,789.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,692.60 : 350,010.48 = 146,260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,692.60/350,010.48 = 146,260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,692.60x = 350,010.48 × 146,260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,692.60x = 51,192,627,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,192,627,307.63/253,692.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,789.99

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