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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,928.28, 350,432.40 and 145,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,928.28, 350,432.40 and 145,042.08 is: 200,164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,928.28 : 350,432.40 = 145,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,928.28/350,432.40 = 145,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,928.28x = 350,432.40 × 145,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,928.28x = 50,827,444,195.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,827,444,195.39/253,928.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,164.57

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