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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,736.21, 350,193.27 and 146,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,736.21, 350,193.27 and 146,285.26 is: 201,895.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,736.21 : 350,193.27 = 146,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,736.21/350,193.27 = 146,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,736.21x = 350,193.27 × 146,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,736.21x = 51,228,113,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,228,113,225.29/253,736.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,895.16

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