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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,028.14, 347,806.71 and 144,617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,028.14, 347,806.71 and 144,617.82 is: 199,577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,028.14 : 347,806.71 = 144,617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,028.14/347,806.71 = 144,617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,028.14x = 347,806.71 × 144,617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,028.14x = 50,299,048,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,299,048,181.57/252,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,577.11

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