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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,947.24, 350,356.86 and 146,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,947.24, 350,356.86 and 146,544.48 is: 202,179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,947.24 : 350,356.86 = 146,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,947.24/350,356.86 = 146,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,947.24x = 350,356.86 × 146,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,947.24x = 51,342,863,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,342,863,863.13/253,947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,179.26

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