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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,949.74, 350,360.31 and 146,546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,949.74, 350,360.31 and 146,546.98 is: 202,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,949.74 : 350,360.31 = 146,546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,949.74/350,360.31 = 146,546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,949.74x = 350,360.31 × 146,546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,949.74x = 51,344,245,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,344,245,342.36/253,949.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,182.70

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