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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,940.68, 350,416.14 and 145,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,940.68, 350,416.14 and 145,044.48 is: 200,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,940.68 : 350,416.14 = 145,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,940.68/350,416.14 = 145,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,940.68x = 350,416.14 × 145,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,940.68x = 50,825,926,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,825,926,809.91/253,940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,148.82

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