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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,442.72, 349,788 and 145,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,442.72, 349,788 and 145,992.08 is: 201,490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,442.72 : 349,788 = 145,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,442.72/349,788 = 145,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,442.72x = 349,788 × 145,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,442.72x = 51,066,277,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,066,277,679.04/253,442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,490.41

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