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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,474.78, 348,432.27 and 145,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,474.78, 348,432.27 and 145,087.62 is: 200,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,474.78 : 348,432.27 = 145,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,474.78/348,432.27 = 145,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,474.78x = 348,432.27 × 145,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,474.78x = 50,553,208,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,553,208,785.50/252,474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,230.73

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