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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,823.47, 350,231.97 and 144,878.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,823.47, 350,231.97 and 144,878.06 is: 199,906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,823.47 : 350,231.97 = 144,878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,823.47/350,231.97 = 144,878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,823.47x = 350,231.97 × 144,878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,823.47x = 50,740,928,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,740,928,363.58/253,823.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,906.37

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