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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,567.91, 349,964.25 and 144,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,567.91, 349,964.25 and 144,707.60 is: 199,719.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,567.91 : 349,964.25 = 144,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,567.91/349,964.25 = 144,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,567.91x = 349,964.25 × 144,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,567.91x = 50,642,486,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,642,486,703.30/253,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,719.62

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