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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,332.27, 348,206.82 and 144,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,332.27, 348,206.82 and 144,826.64 is: 199,854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,332.27 : 348,206.82 = 144,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,332.27/348,206.82 = 144,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,332.27x = 348,206.82 × 144,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,332.27x = 50,429,623,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,429,623,765.68/252,332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,854.04

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