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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,044.72, 349,166.04 and 144,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,044.72, 349,166.04 and 144,151.92 is: 198,909.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,044.72 : 349,166.04 = 144,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,044.72/349,166.04 = 144,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,044.72x = 349,166.04 × 144,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,044.72x = 50,332,955,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,332,955,064.80/253,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,909.33

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