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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,384.44, 348,289.84 and 144,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,384.44, 348,289.84 and 144,961.40 is: 200,046.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,384.44 : 348,289.84 = 144,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,384.44/348,289.84 = 144,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,384.44x = 348,289.84 × 144,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,384.44x = 50,488,582,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,488,582,812.18/252,384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,046.34

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