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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,214.74, 348,038.90 and 141,849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,214.74, 348,038.90 and 141,849.91 is: 195,743.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,214.74 : 348,038.90 = 141,849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,214.74/348,038.90 = 141,849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,214.74x = 348,038.90 × 141,849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,214.74x = 49,369,287,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,369,287,165.20/252,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,743.07

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