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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,460.13, 348,415.77 and 143,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,460.13, 348,415.77 and 143,598.56 is: 198,177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,460.13 : 348,415.77 = 143,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,460.13/348,415.77 = 143,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,460.13x = 348,415.77 × 143,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,460.13x = 50,032,001,111.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,032,001,111.21/252,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,177.84

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