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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,036.64, 347,818.44 and 144,626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,036.64, 347,818.44 and 144,626.32 is: 199,588.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,036.64 : 347,818.44 = 144,626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,036.64/347,818.44 = 144,626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,036.64x = 347,818.44 × 144,626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,036.64x = 50,303,701,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303,701,005.34/252,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,588.84

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