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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,218.24, 348,043.73 and 141,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,218.24, 348,043.73 and 141,853.41 is: 195,747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,218.24 : 348,043.73 = 141,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,218.24/348,043.73 = 141,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,218.24x = 348,043.73 × 141,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,218.24x = 49,371,189,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,371,189,929.62/252,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,747.90

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