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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,911.32, 350,385.54 and 146,515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,911.32, 350,385.54 and 146,515.88 is: 202,184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,911.32 : 350,385.54 = 146,515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,911.32/350,385.54 = 146,515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,911.32x = 350,385.54 × 146,515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,911.32x = 51,337,045,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,337,045,732.38/253,911.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,184.94

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