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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,444.06, 348,354.87 and 142,078.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,444.06, 348,354.87 and 142,078.81 is: 196,058.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,444.06 : 348,354.87 = 142,078.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,444.06/348,354.87 = 142,078.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,444.06x = 348,354.87 × 142,078.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,444.06x = 49,493,845,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,493,845,387.30/252,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,058.66

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