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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,080.52, 347,895.04 and 144,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,080.52, 347,895.04 and 144,674.52 is: 199,664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,080.52 : 347,895.04 = 144,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,080.52/347,895.04 = 144,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,080.52x = 347,895.04 × 144,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,080.52x = 50,331,547,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331,547,922.38/252,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,664.57

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