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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,927.20, 350,427.36 and 146,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,927.20, 350,427.36 and 146,501.76 is: 202,176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,927.20 : 350,427.36 = 146,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,927.20/350,427.36 = 146,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,927.20x = 350,427.36 × 146,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,927.20x = 51,338,224,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,338,224,992.15/253,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,176.94

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