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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,234.58, 349,424.88 and 145,783.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,234.58, 349,424.88 and 145,783.84 is: 201,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,234.58 : 349,424.88 = 145,783.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,234.58/349,424.88 = 145,783.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,234.58x = 349,424.88 × 145,783.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,234.58x = 50,940,500,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940,500,797.94/253,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,159.34

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