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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,450.95, 349,723.20 and 145,999.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,450.95, 349,723.20 and 145,999.95 is: 201,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,450.95 : 349,723.20 = 145,999.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,450.95/349,723.20 = 145,999.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,450.95x = 349,723.20 × 145,999.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,450.95x = 51,059,569,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,059,569,713.84/253,450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,457.40

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