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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,949.42, 350,453.31 and 146,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,949.42, 350,453.31 and 146,541.80 is: 202,229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,949.42 : 350,453.31 = 146,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,949.42/350,453.31 = 146,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,949.42x = 350,453.31 × 146,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,949.42x = 51,356,058,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,356,058,863.36/253,949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,229.48

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