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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,373.17, 348,274.31 and 144,950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,373.17, 348,274.31 and 144,950.16 is: 200,030.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,373.17 : 348,274.31 = 144,950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,373.17/348,274.31 = 144,950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,373.17x = 348,274.31 × 144,950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,373.17x = 50,482,416,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,482,416,233.64/252,373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,030.84

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