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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,514.28, 348,502.06 and 145,105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,514.28, 348,502.06 and 145,105.24 is: 200,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,514.28 : 348,502.06 = 145,105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,514.28/348,502.06 = 145,105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,514.28x = 348,502.06 × 145,105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,514.28x = 50,569,475,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,569,475,056.79/252,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,263.82

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