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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,632.03, 350,003.57 and 144,742.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,632.03, 350,003.57 and 144,742.38 is: 199,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,632.03 : 350,003.57 = 144,742.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,632.03/350,003.57 = 144,742.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,632.03x = 350,003.57 × 144,742.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,632.03x = 50,660,347,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,660,347,694.07/253,632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,739.55

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