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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,331.27, 348,205.44 and 144,825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,331.27, 348,205.44 and 144,825.64 is: 199,852.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,331.27 : 348,205.44 = 144,825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,331.27/348,205.44 = 144,825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,331.27x = 348,205.44 × 144,825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,331.27x = 50,429,075,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,429,075,699.48/252,331.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,852.66

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