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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,748.07, 350,209.62 and 146,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,748.07, 350,209.62 and 146,297.07 is: 201,911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,748.07 : 350,209.62 = 146,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,748.07/350,209.62 = 146,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,748.07x = 350,209.62 × 146,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,748.07x = 51,234,641,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,234,641,291.81/253,748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,911.45

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