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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,735.34, 350,192.07 and 146,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,735.34, 350,192.07 and 146,284.38 is: 201,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,735.34 : 350,192.07 = 146,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,735.34/350,192.07 = 146,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,735.34x = 350,192.07 × 146,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,735.34x = 51,227,630,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,227,630,350.64/253,735.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,893.95

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