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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,445.06, 348,356.25 and 142,079.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,445.06, 348,356.25 and 142,079.81 is: 196,060.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,445.06 : 348,356.25 = 142,079.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,445.06/348,356.25 = 142,079.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,445.06x = 348,356.25 × 142,079.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,445.06x = 49,494,389,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,494,389,812.31/252,445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,060.04

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