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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,473.53, 348,444.33 and 145,043.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,473.53, 348,444.33 and 145,043.36 is: 200,177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,473.53 : 348,444.33 = 145,043.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,473.53/348,444.33 = 145,043.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,473.53x = 348,444.33 × 145,043.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,473.53x = 50,539,536,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,539,536,396.15/252,473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,177.56

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