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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,487.08, 348,443.46 and 145,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,487.08, 348,443.46 and 145,091.88 is: 200,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,487.08 : 348,443.46 = 145,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,487.08/348,443.46 = 145,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,487.08x = 348,443.46 × 145,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,487.08x = 50,556,316,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,556,316,685.10/252,487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,233.28

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