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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,324.12, 348,191.36 and 144,818.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,324.12, 348,191.36 and 144,818.48 is: 199,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,324.12 : 348,191.36 = 144,818.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,324.12/348,191.36 = 144,818.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,324.12x = 348,191.36 × 144,818.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,324.12x = 50,424,543,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,424,543,504.33/252,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,840.36

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