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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,747.32, 350,208.59 and 146,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,747.32, 350,208.59 and 146,296.32 is: 201,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,747.32 : 350,208.59 = 146,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,747.32/350,208.59 = 146,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,747.32x = 350,208.59 × 146,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,747.32x = 51,234,227,217.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,234,227,217.91/253,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,910.42

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