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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,534.42, 348,514.62 and 145,147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,534.42, 348,514.62 and 145,147.32 is: 200,313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,534.42 : 348,514.62 = 145,147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,534.42/348,514.62 = 145,147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,534.42x = 348,514.62 × 145,147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,534.42x = 50,585,963,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,585,963,073.82/252,534.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,313.14

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