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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,528.79, 348,549.37 and 145,161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,528.79, 348,549.37 and 145,161.10 is: 200,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,528.79 : 348,549.37 = 145,161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,528.79/348,549.37 = 145,161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,528.79x = 348,549.37 × 145,161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,528.79x = 50,595,809,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,595,809,332.01/252,528.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,356.60

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