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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,533.30, 348,555.57 and 145,165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,533.30, 348,555.57 and 145,165.61 is: 200,362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,533.30 : 348,555.57 = 145,165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,533.30/348,555.57 = 145,165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,533.30x = 348,555.57 × 145,165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,533.30x = 50,598,280,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,598,280,195.17/252,533.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,362.81

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