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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,427.28, 348,337.92 and 144,921.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,427.28, 348,337.92 and 144,921.64 is: 199,985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,427.28 : 348,337.92 = 144,921.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,427.28/348,337.92 = 144,921.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,427.28x = 348,337.92 × 144,921.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,427.28x = 50,481,702,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,481,702,640.59/252,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,985.13

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