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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,261.36, 348,171.12 and 144,905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,261.36, 348,171.12 and 144,905.04 is: 199,997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,261.36 : 348,171.12 = 144,905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,261.36/348,171.12 = 144,905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,261.36x = 348,171.12 × 144,905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,261.36x = 50,451,750,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,451,750,070.44/252,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,997.93

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