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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,506.52, 348,490.08 and 145,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,506.52, 348,490.08 and 145,076.40 is: 200,223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,506.52 : 348,490.08 = 145,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,506.52/348,490.08 = 145,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,506.52x = 348,490.08 × 145,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,506.52x = 50,557,686,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,557,686,242.11/252,506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,223.29

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