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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,885.30, 350,348.22 and 146,448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,885.30, 350,348.22 and 146,448.92 is: 202,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,885.30 : 350,348.22 = 146,448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,885.30/350,348.22 = 146,448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,885.30x = 350,348.22 × 146,448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,885.30x = 51,308,118,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,308,118,442.92/253,885.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,091.73

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