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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,887.30, 350,350.98 and 146,450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,887.30, 350,350.98 and 146,450.92 is: 202,094.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,887.30 : 350,350.98 = 146,450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,887.30/350,350.98 = 146,450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,887.30x = 350,350.98 × 146,450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,887.30x = 51,309,223,343.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,309,223,343.90/253,887.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,094.49

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