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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,301.96, 349,556.78 and 145,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,301.96, 349,556.78 and 145,869.68 is: 201,300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,301.96 : 349,556.78 = 145,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,301.96/349,556.78 = 145,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,301.96x = 349,556.78 × 145,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,301.96x = 50,989,736,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,989,736,879.00/253,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,300.20

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