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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,319.61, 348,218.27 and 146,335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,319.61, 348,218.27 and 146,335.61 is: 201,953.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,319.61 : 348,218.27 = 146,335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,319.61/348,218.27 = 146,335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,319.61x = 348,218.27 × 146,335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,319.61x = 50,956,732,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,956,732,221.92/252,319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,953.12

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