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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,388.44, 348,295.36 and 144,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,388.44, 348,295.36 and 144,965.40 is: 200,051.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,388.44 : 348,295.36 = 144,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,388.44/348,295.36 = 144,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,388.44x = 348,295.36 × 144,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,388.44x = 50,490,776,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,490,776,180.54/252,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,051.86

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