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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,478.53, 348,451.23 and 145,048.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,478.53, 348,451.23 and 145,048.36 is: 200,184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,478.53 : 348,451.23 = 145,048.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,478.53/348,451.23 = 145,048.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,478.53x = 348,451.23 × 145,048.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,478.53x = 50,542,279,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,542,279,451.48/252,478.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,184.46

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