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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,087.18, 347,864.67 and 144,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,087.18, 347,864.67 and 144,666.06 is: 199,630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,087.18 : 347,864.67 = 144,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,087.18/347,864.67 = 144,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,087.18x = 347,864.67 × 144,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,087.18x = 50,324,211,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324,211,222.10/252,087.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,630.19

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