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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,096.12, 347,900.58 and 144,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,096.12, 347,900.58 and 144,687.96 is: 199,673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,096.12 : 347,900.58 = 144,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,096.12/347,900.58 = 144,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,096.12x = 347,900.58 × 144,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,096.12x = 50,337,025,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,337,025,203.02/252,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,673.94

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