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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,158.40, 347,997.60 and 144,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,158.40, 347,997.60 and 144,763.20 is: 199,784.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,158.40 : 347,997.60 = 144,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,158.40/347,997.60 = 144,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,158.40x = 347,997.60 × 144,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,158.40x = 50,377,246,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,377,246,168.32/252,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,784.13

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