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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,688.94, 350,096.40 and 144,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,688.94, 350,096.40 and 144,791.10 is: 199,814.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,688.94 : 350,096.40 = 144,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,688.94/350,096.40 = 144,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,688.94x = 350,096.40 × 144,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,688.94x = 50,690,842,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,690,842,862.04/253,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,814.95

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