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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,386.72, 348,293.94 and 144,977.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,386.72, 348,293.94 and 144,977.53 is: 200,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,386.72 : 348,293.94 = 144,977.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,386.72/348,293.94 = 144,977.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,386.72x = 348,293.94 × 144,977.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,386.72x = 50,494,795,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,494,795,135.17/252,386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,069.14

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