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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,238.76, 349,512.54 and 145,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,238.76, 349,512.54 and 145,871.04 is: 201,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,238.76 : 349,512.54 = 145,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,238.76/349,512.54 = 145,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,238.76x = 349,512.54 × 145,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,238.76x = 50,983,757,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,983,757,702.84/253,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,326.83

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