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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,325.12, 348,192.74 and 144,819.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,325.12, 348,192.74 and 144,819.48 is: 199,841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,325.12 : 348,192.74 = 144,819.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,325.12/348,192.74 = 144,819.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,325.12x = 348,192.74 × 144,819.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,325.12x = 50,425,091,546.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,425,091,546.58/252,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,841.74

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