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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,241.45, 348,079.26 and 144,804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,241.45, 348,079.26 and 144,804.45 is: 199,822.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,241.45 : 348,079.26 = 144,804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,241.45/348,079.26 = 144,804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,241.45x = 348,079.26 × 144,804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,241.45x = 50,403,425,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,403,425,800.71/252,241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,822.14

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