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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,332.77, 348,207.51 and 144,827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,332.77, 348,207.51 and 144,827.14 is: 199,854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,332.77 : 348,207.51 = 144,827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,332.77/348,207.51 = 144,827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,332.77x = 348,207.51 × 144,827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,332.77x = 50,429,897,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,429,897,799.82/252,332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,854.73

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