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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,926.40, 350,406.16 and 146,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,926.40, 350,406.16 and 146,530.88 is: 202,205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,926.40 : 350,406.16 = 146,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,926.40/350,406.16 = 146,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,926.40x = 350,406.16 × 146,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,926.40x = 51,345,322,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,345,322,982.22/253,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,205.53

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