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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,743.54, 350,203.39 and 146,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,743.54, 350,203.39 and 146,292.58 is: 201,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,743.54 : 350,203.39 = 146,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,743.54/350,203.39 = 146,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,743.54x = 350,203.39 × 146,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,743.54x = 51,232,157,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,232,157,447.85/253,743.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,905.27

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