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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,473.03, 348,443.64 and 145,042.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,473.03, 348,443.64 and 145,042.86 is: 200,176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,473.03 : 348,443.64 = 145,042.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,473.03/348,443.64 = 145,042.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,473.03x = 348,443.64 × 145,042.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,473.03x = 50,539,262,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,539,262,094.41/252,473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,176.88

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