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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,846.98, 350,346.24 and 146,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,846.98, 350,346.24 and 146,396.16 is: 202,048.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,846.98 : 350,346.24 = 146,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,846.98/350,346.24 = 146,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,846.98x = 350,346.24 × 146,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,846.98x = 51,289,344,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,289,344,206.44/253,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,048.27

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