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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,343.72, 348,219.30 and 144,931.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,343.72, 348,219.30 and 144,931.24 is: 199,996.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,343.72 : 348,219.30 = 144,931.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,343.72/348,219.30 = 144,931.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,343.72x = 348,219.30 × 144,931.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,343.72x = 50,467,854,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,467,854,940.93/252,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,996.48

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