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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,314.11, 348,177.58 and 144,808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,314.11, 348,177.58 and 144,808.48 is: 199,826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,314.11 : 348,177.58 = 144,808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,314.11/348,177.58 = 144,808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,314.11x = 348,177.58 × 144,808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,314.11x = 50,419,066,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,419,066,129.88/252,314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,826.58

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