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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,875.60, 350,336.07 and 146,480.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,875.60, 350,336.07 and 146,480.27 is: 202,135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,875.60 : 350,336.07 = 146,480.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,875.60/350,336.07 = 146,480.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,875.60x = 350,336.07 × 146,480.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,875.60x = 51,317,320,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,317,320,372.66/253,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,135.69

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