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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,383.44, 348,288.46 and 144,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,383.44, 348,288.46 and 144,960.40 is: 200,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,383.44 : 348,288.46 = 144,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,383.44/348,288.46 = 144,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,383.44x = 348,288.46 × 144,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,383.44x = 50,488,034,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,488,034,476.98/252,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,044.96

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