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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,031.14, 347,810.85 and 144,620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,031.14, 347,810.85 and 144,620.82 is: 199,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,031.14 : 347,810.85 = 144,620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,031.14/347,810.85 = 144,620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,031.14x = 347,810.85 × 144,620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,031.14x = 50,300,690,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,300,690,331.90/252,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,581.25

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