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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,357.53, 348,274.33 and 144,948.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,357.53, 348,274.33 and 144,948.29 is: 200,040.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,357.53 : 348,274.33 = 144,948.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,357.53/348,274.33 = 144,948.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,357.53x = 348,274.33 × 144,948.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,357.53x = 50,481,768,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,481,768,584.40/252,357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,040.67

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