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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,832.29, 350,244.12 and 144,886.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,832.29, 350,244.12 and 144,886.87 is: 199,918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,832.29 : 350,244.12 = 144,886.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,832.29/350,244.12 = 144,886.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,832.29x = 350,244.12 × 144,886.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,832.29x = 50,745,774,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,745,774,282.70/253,832.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,918.51

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