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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,327.35, 348,201.95 and 143,445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,327.35, 348,201.95 and 143,445.95 is: 197,949.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,327.35 : 348,201.95 = 143,445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,327.35/348,201.95 = 143,445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,327.35x = 348,201.95 × 143,445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,327.35x = 49,948,157,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,948,157,051.36/252,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,949.84

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