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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,519.54, 348,498.36 and 145,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,519.54, 348,498.36 and 145,126.50 is: 200,286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,519.54 : 348,498.36 = 145,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,519.54/348,498.36 = 145,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,519.54x = 348,498.36 × 145,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,519.54x = 50,576,347,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,576,347,242.54/252,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,286.87

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