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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,505.24, 348,445.56 and 144,999.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,505.24, 348,445.56 and 144,999.64 is: 200,092.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,505.24 : 348,445.56 = 144,999.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,505.24/348,445.56 = 144,999.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,505.24x = 348,445.56 × 144,999.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,505.24x = 50,524,480,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,524,480,759.60/252,505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,092.80

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