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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,312.77, 348,174.05 and 141,948.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,312.77, 348,174.05 and 141,948.05 is: 195,878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,312.77 : 348,174.05 = 141,948.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,312.77/348,174.05 = 141,948.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,312.77x = 348,174.05 × 141,948.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,312.77x = 49,422,625,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,422,625,007.49/252,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,878.41

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