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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,950.74, 350,361.69 and 146,547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,950.74, 350,361.69 and 146,547.98 is: 202,184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,950.74 : 350,361.69 = 146,547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,950.74/350,361.69 = 146,547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,950.74x = 350,361.69 × 146,547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,950.74x = 51,344,797,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,344,797,938.89/253,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,184.08

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