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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,222.80, 348,067.48 and 144,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,222.80, 348,067.48 and 144,799.80 is: 199,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,222.80 : 348,067.48 = 144,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,222.80/348,067.48 = 144,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,222.80x = 348,067.48 × 144,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,222.80x = 50,400,101,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,400,101,490.50/252,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,823.73

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