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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,071.30, 349,221.78 and 145,623.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,071.30, 349,221.78 and 145,623.99 is: 200,951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,071.30 : 349,221.78 = 145,623.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,071.30/349,221.78 = 145,623.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,071.30x = 349,221.78 × 145,623.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,071.30x = 50,855,068,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,855,068,998.50/253,071.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,951.55

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