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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,267.02, 349,517.12 and 144,387.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,267.02, 349,517.12 and 144,387.46 is: 199,259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,267.02 : 349,517.12 = 144,387.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,267.02/349,517.12 = 144,387.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,267.02x = 349,517.12 × 144,387.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,267.02x = 50,465,888,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,465,888,670.49/253,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,259.61

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