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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,381.20, 348,285.32 and 144,958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,381.20, 348,285.32 and 144,958.16 is: 200,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,381.20 : 348,285.32 = 144,958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,381.20/348,285.32 = 144,958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,381.20x = 348,285.32 × 144,958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,381.20x = 50,486,799,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,486,799,142.21/252,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,041.84

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