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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,183.18, 348,063.84 and 144,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,183.18, 348,063.84 and 144,826.86 is: 199,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,183.18 : 348,063.84 = 144,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,183.18/348,063.84 = 144,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,183.18x = 348,063.84 × 144,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,183.18x = 50,408,993,026.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,408,993,026.74/252,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,890.39

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