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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,751.94, 350,189.26 and 144,885.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,751.94, 350,189.26 and 144,885.73 is: 199,948.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,751.94 : 350,189.26 = 144,885.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,751.94/350,189.26 = 144,885.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,751.94x = 350,189.26 × 144,885.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,751.94x = 50,737,425,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,737,425,992.18/253,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,948.92

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