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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,330.27, 348,204.06 and 144,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,330.27, 348,204.06 and 144,824.64 is: 199,851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,330.27 : 348,204.06 = 144,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,330.27/348,204.06 = 144,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,330.27x = 348,204.06 × 144,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,330.27x = 50,428,527,636.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428,527,636.04/252,330.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,851.28

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