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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,331.77, 348,206.13 and 144,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,331.77, 348,206.13 and 144,826.14 is: 199,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,331.77 : 348,206.13 = 144,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,331.77/348,206.13 = 144,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,331.77x = 348,206.13 × 144,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,331.77x = 50,429,349,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,429,349,732.24/252,331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,853.35

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