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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,886.30, 350,349.60 and 146,449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,886.30, 350,349.60 and 146,449.92 is: 202,093.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,886.30 : 350,349.60 = 146,449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,886.30/350,349.60 = 146,449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,886.30x = 350,349.60 × 146,449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,886.30x = 51,308,670,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,308,670,892.03/253,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,093.11

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