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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,823.96, 350,232.66 and 144,878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,823.96, 350,232.66 and 144,878.56 is: 199,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,823.96 : 350,232.66 = 144,878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,823.96/350,232.66 = 144,878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,823.96x = 350,232.66 × 144,878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,823.96x = 50,741,202,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,741,202,570.19/253,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,907.06

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