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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,023.76, 347,843.16 and 144,666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,023.76, 347,843.16 and 144,666.36 is: 199,668.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,023.76 : 347,843.16 = 144,666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,023.76/347,843.16 = 144,666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,023.76x = 347,843.16 × 144,666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,023.76x = 50,321,203,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,321,203,808.10/252,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,668.49

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