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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,217.24, 348,042.35 and 141,852.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,217.24, 348,042.35 and 141,852.41 is: 195,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,217.24 : 348,042.35 = 141,852.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,217.24/348,042.35 = 141,852.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,217.24x = 348,042.35 × 141,852.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,217.24x = 49,370,646,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370,646,129.56/252,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,746.52

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