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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,767.60, 350,190 and 146,342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,767.60, 350,190 and 146,342.16 is: 201,946.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,767.60 : 350,190 = 146,342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,767.60/350,190 = 146,342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,767.60x = 350,190 × 146,342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,767.60x = 51,247,561,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,247,561,010.40/253,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,946.82

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