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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,898.16, 350,416.74 and 146,447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,898.16, 350,416.74 and 146,447.22 is: 202,118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,898.16 : 350,416.74 = 146,447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,898.16/350,416.74 = 146,447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,898.16x = 350,416.74 × 146,447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,898.16x = 51,317,557,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,317,557,414.46/253,898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,118.67

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