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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,427.02, 348,337.58 and 144,921.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,427.02, 348,337.58 and 144,921.39 is: 199,984.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,427.02 : 348,337.58 = 144,921.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,427.02/348,337.58 = 144,921.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,427.02x = 348,337.58 × 144,921.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,427.02x = 50,481,565,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,481,565,558.23/252,427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,984.79

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