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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,750.07, 350,212.38 and 146,299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,750.07, 350,212.38 and 146,299.07 is: 201,914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,750.07 : 350,212.38 = 146,299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,750.07/350,212.38 = 146,299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,750.07x = 350,212.38 × 146,299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,750.07x = 51,235,745,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,235,745,496.49/253,750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,914.21

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