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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,101.51, 349,368.03 and 145,714.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,101.51, 349,368.03 and 145,714.32 is: 201,136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,101.51 : 349,368.03 = 145,714.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,101.51/349,368.03 = 145,714.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,101.51x = 349,368.03 × 145,714.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,101.51x = 50,907,924,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,907,924,921.19/253,101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,136.39

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