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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,826.43, 350,317.22 and 146,375.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,826.43, 350,317.22 and 146,375.07 is: 202,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,826.43 : 350,317.22 = 146,375.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,826.43/350,317.22 = 146,375.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,826.43x = 350,317.22 × 146,375.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,826.43x = 51,277,706,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,277,706,867.83/253,826.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,018.78

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