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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,471.53, 348,441.57 and 145,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,471.53, 348,441.57 and 145,041.36 is: 200,174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,471.53 : 348,441.57 = 145,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,471.53/348,441.57 = 145,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,471.53x = 348,441.57 × 145,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,471.53x = 50,538,439,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,538,439,193.34/252,471.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,174.81

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