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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,338.36, 348,234.73 and 144,929.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,338.36, 348,234.73 and 144,929.93 is: 200,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,338.36 : 348,234.73 = 144,929.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,338.36/348,234.73 = 144,929.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,338.36x = 348,234.73 × 144,929.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,338.36x = 50,469,635,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,469,635,550.73/252,338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,007.78

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