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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,319.36, 348,217.92 and 146,335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,319.36, 348,217.92 and 146,335.36 is: 201,952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,319.36 : 348,217.92 = 146,335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,319.36/348,217.92 = 146,335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,319.36x = 348,217.92 × 146,335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,319.36x = 50,956,594,681.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,956,594,681.65/252,319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,952.77

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