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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,222.24, 348,049.24 and 141,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,222.24, 348,049.24 and 141,857.40 is: 195,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,222.24 : 348,049.24 = 141,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,222.24/348,049.24 = 141,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,222.24x = 348,049.24 × 141,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,222.24x = 49,373,360,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,373,360,258.38/252,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,753.40

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