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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,010.62, 349,154.04 and 144,114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,010.62, 349,154.04 and 144,114.93 is: 198,878.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,010.62 : 349,154.04 = 144,114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,010.62/349,154.04 = 144,114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,010.62x = 349,154.04 × 144,114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,010.62x = 50,318,310,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,318,310,574.25/253,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,878.25

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