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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,175.24, 349,414.88 and 145,749.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,175.24, 349,414.88 and 145,749.80 is: 201,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,175.24 : 349,414.88 = 145,749.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,175.24/349,414.88 = 145,749.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,175.24x = 349,414.88 × 145,749.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,175.24x = 50,927,146,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,927,146,401.20/253,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,153.74

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