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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,293.13, 348,175.67 and 144,867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,293.13, 348,175.67 and 144,867.69 is: 199,923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,293.13 : 348,175.67 = 144,867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,293.13/348,175.67 = 144,867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,293.13x = 348,175.67 × 144,867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,293.13x = 50,439,404,302.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,439,404,302.76/252,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,923.81

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