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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,021.41, 349,159.73 and 145,626.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,021.41, 349,159.73 and 145,626.03 is: 200,958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,021.41 : 349,159.73 = 145,626.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,021.41/349,159.73 = 145,626.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,021.41x = 349,159.73 × 145,626.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,021.41x = 50,846,744,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,846,744,587.64/253,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,958.27

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