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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,915.32, 350,391.06 and 146,519.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,915.32, 350,391.06 and 146,519.88 is: 202,190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,915.32 : 350,391.06 = 146,519.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,915.32/350,391.06 = 146,519.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,915.32x = 350,391.06 × 146,519.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,915.32x = 51,339,256,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,339,256,064.27/253,915.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,190.46

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