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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,320.12, 348,185.86 and 144,814.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,320.12, 348,185.86 and 144,814.48 is: 199,834.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,320.12 : 348,185.86 = 144,814.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,320.12/348,185.86 = 144,814.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,320.12x = 348,185.86 × 144,814.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,320.12x = 50,422,354,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,422,354,259.25/252,320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,834.85

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