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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,674.18, 350,049.60 and 144,777.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,674.18, 350,049.60 and 144,777.98 is: 199,781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,674.18 : 350,049.60 = 144,777.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,674.18/350,049.60 = 144,777.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,674.18x = 350,049.60 × 144,777.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,674.18x = 50,679,474,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,679,474,862.93/253,674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,781.76

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