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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,744.65, 350,204.92 and 146,293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,744.65, 350,204.92 and 146,293.70 is: 201,906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,744.65 : 350,204.92 = 146,293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,744.65/350,204.92 = 146,293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,744.65x = 350,204.92 × 146,293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,744.65x = 51,232,771,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,232,771,388.25/253,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,906.80

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