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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,028.46, 349,179.63 and 145,596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,028.46, 349,179.63 and 145,596.36 is: 200,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,028.46 : 349,179.63 = 145,596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,028.46/349,179.63 = 145,596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,028.46x = 349,179.63 × 145,596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,028.46x = 50,839,283,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,839,283,114.15/253,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,923.18

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