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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,529.79, 348,550.75 and 145,162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,529.79, 348,550.75 and 145,162.10 is: 200,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,529.79 : 348,550.75 = 145,162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,529.79/348,550.75 = 145,162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,529.79x = 348,550.75 × 145,162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,529.79x = 50,596,358,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,596,358,826.58/252,529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,357.98

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