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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,956.42, 350,462.98 and 146,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,956.42, 350,462.98 and 146,548.80 is: 202,239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,956.42 : 350,462.98 = 146,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,956.42/350,462.98 = 146,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,956.42x = 350,462.98 × 146,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,956.42x = 51,359,929,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,359,929,163.42/253,956.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,239.14

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