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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,888.65, 350,403.64 and 146,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,888.65, 350,403.64 and 146,437.70 is: 202,105.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,888.65 : 350,403.64 = 146,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,888.65/350,403.64 = 146,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,888.65x = 350,403.64 × 146,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,888.65x = 51,312,300,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,312,300,995.12/253,888.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,105.53

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