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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,481.78, 348,441.93 and 145,094.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,481.78, 348,441.93 and 145,094.62 is: 200,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,481.78 : 348,441.93 = 145,094.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,481.78/348,441.93 = 145,094.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,481.78x = 348,441.93 × 145,094.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,481.78x = 50,557,049,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,557,049,425.42/252,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,240.39

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