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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,315.11, 348,178.96 and 144,809.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,315.11, 348,178.96 and 144,809.48 is: 199,827.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,315.11 : 348,178.96 = 144,809.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,315.11/348,178.96 = 144,809.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,315.11x = 348,178.96 × 144,809.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,315.11x = 50,419,614,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,419,614,144.54/252,315.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,827.96

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