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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,215.46, 348,039.89 and 141,850.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,215.46, 348,039.89 and 141,850.63 is: 195,744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,215.46 : 348,039.89 = 141,850.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,215.46/348,039.89 = 141,850.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,215.46x = 348,039.89 × 141,850.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,215.46x = 49,369,678,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,369,678,185.34/252,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,744.06

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