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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,317.12, 348,181.72 and 144,811.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,317.12, 348,181.72 and 144,811.48 is: 199,830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,317.12 : 348,181.72 = 144,811.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,317.12/348,181.72 = 144,811.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,317.12x = 348,181.72 × 144,811.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,317.12x = 50,420,710,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,420,710,182.15/252,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,830.71

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