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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,385.44, 348,291.22 and 144,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,385.44, 348,291.22 and 144,962.40 is: 200,047.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,385.44 : 348,291.22 = 144,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,385.44/348,291.22 = 144,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,385.44x = 348,291.22 × 144,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,385.44x = 50,489,131,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,489,131,150.13/252,385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,047.72

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