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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,215.96, 348,040.58 and 141,851.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,215.96, 348,040.58 and 141,851.13 is: 195,744.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,215.96 : 348,040.58 = 141,851.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,215.96/348,040.58 = 141,851.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,215.96x = 348,040.58 × 141,851.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,215.96x = 49,369,949,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,369,949,558.86/252,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,744.75

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