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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,905.23, 350,376.90 and 146,509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,905.23, 350,376.90 and 146,509.94 is: 202,176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,905.23 : 350,376.90 = 146,509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,905.23/350,376.90 = 146,509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,905.23x = 350,376.90 × 146,509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,905.23x = 51,333,696,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,333,696,844.50/253,905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,176.61

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