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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,918.28, 350,418.60 and 145,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,918.28, 350,418.60 and 145,032.08 is: 200,150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,918.28 : 350,418.60 = 145,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,918.28/350,418.60 = 145,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,918.28x = 350,418.60 × 145,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,918.28x = 50,821,938,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,821,938,428.69/253,918.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,150.77

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