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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,742.15, 350,201.47 and 146,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,742.15, 350,201.47 and 146,291.20 is: 201,903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,742.15 : 350,201.47 = 146,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,742.15/350,201.47 = 146,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,742.15x = 350,201.47 × 146,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,742.15x = 51,231,393,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,231,393,288.06/253,742.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,903.36

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