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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,036.84, 347,861.06 and 144,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,036.84, 347,861.06 and 144,679.40 is: 199,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,036.84 : 347,861.06 = 144,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,036.84/347,861.06 = 144,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,036.84x = 347,861.06 × 144,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,036.84x = 50,328,329,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,328,329,444.16/252,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,686.40

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