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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,010.07, 349,166.91 and 145,596.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,010.07, 349,166.91 and 145,596.17 is: 200,930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,010.07 : 349,166.91 = 145,596.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,010.07/349,166.91 = 145,596.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,010.07x = 349,166.91 × 145,596.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,010.07x = 50,837,365,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,837,365,659.65/253,010.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,930.21

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