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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,233.48, 348,065.34 and 144,788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,233.48, 348,065.34 and 144,788.60 is: 199,798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,233.48 : 348,065.34 = 144,788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,233.48/348,065.34 = 144,788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,233.48x = 348,065.34 × 144,788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,233.48x = 50,395,891,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,395,891,546.80/252,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,798.59

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