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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,344.72, 348,220.68 and 144,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,344.72, 348,220.68 and 144,932.24 is: 199,997.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,344.72 : 348,220.68 = 144,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,344.72/348,220.68 = 144,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,344.72x = 348,220.68 × 144,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,344.72x = 50,468,403,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,468,403,166.72/252,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,997.86

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