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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,011.30, 347,782.75 and 144,600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,011.30, 347,782.75 and 144,600.44 is: 199,552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,011.30 : 347,782.75 = 144,600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,011.30/347,782.75 = 144,600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,011.30x = 347,782.75 × 144,600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,011.30x = 50,289,536,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,289,536,574.00/252,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,552.71

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