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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,222.05, 348,052.55 and 144,785.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,222.05, 348,052.55 and 144,785.07 is: 199,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,222.05 : 348,052.55 = 144,785.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,222.05/348,052.55 = 144,785.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,222.05x = 348,052.55 × 144,785.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,222.05x = 50,392,812,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,392,812,091.50/252,222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,795.42

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