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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,708.56, 350,032.32 and 146,276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,708.56, 350,032.32 and 146,276.10 is: 201,811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,708.56 : 350,032.32 = 146,276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,708.56/350,032.32 = 146,276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,708.56x = 350,032.32 × 146,276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,708.56x = 51,201,362,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,201,362,643.55/253,708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,811.73

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