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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,515.28, 348,503.44 and 145,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,515.28, 348,503.44 and 145,106.24 is: 200,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,515.28 : 348,503.44 = 145,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,515.28/348,503.44 = 145,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,515.28x = 348,503.44 × 145,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,515.28x = 50,570,023,805.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,570,023,805.47/252,515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,265.20

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