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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,462.92, 348,429.66 and 145,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,462.92, 348,429.66 and 145,032.72 is: 200,162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,462.92 : 348,429.66 = 145,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,462.92/348,429.66 = 145,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,462.92x = 348,429.66 × 145,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,462.92x = 50,533,701,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,533,701,318.48/252,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,162.86

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