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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,735.28, 350,191.98 and 146,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,735.28, 350,191.98 and 146,284.32 is: 201,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,735.28 : 350,191.98 = 146,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,735.28/350,191.98 = 146,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,735.28x = 350,191.98 × 146,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,735.28x = 51,227,595,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,227,595,663.75/253,735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,893.87

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