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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,482, 348,436.28 and 145,085.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,482, 348,436.28 and 145,085.72 is: 200,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,482 : 348,436.28 = 145,085.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,482/348,436.28 = 145,085.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,482x = 348,436.28 × 145,085.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,482x = 50,553,128,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,553,128,557.92/252,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,224.68

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