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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,251.76, 349,504.86 and 145,850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,251.76, 349,504.86 and 145,850.08 is: 201,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,251.76 : 349,504.86 = 145,850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,251.76/349,504.86 = 145,850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,251.76x = 349,504.86 × 145,850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,251.76x = 50,975,311,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,975,311,791.39/253,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,283.15

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