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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,833.48, 350,327.58 and 146,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,833.48, 350,327.58 and 146,382.60 is: 202,029.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,833.48 : 350,327.58 = 146,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,833.48/350,327.58 = 146,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,833.48x = 350,327.58 × 146,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,833.48x = 51,281,862,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,281,862,012.11/253,833.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,029.54

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