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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,462.03, 349,763.70 and 144,550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,462.03, 349,763.70 and 144,550.37 is: 199,471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,462.03 : 349,763.70 = 144,550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,462.03/349,763.70 = 144,550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,462.03x = 349,763.70 × 144,550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,462.03x = 50,558,473,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,558,473,664.04/253,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,471.59

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