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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,539.24, 348,563.78 and 145,171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,539.24, 348,563.78 and 145,171.56 is: 200,371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,539.24 : 348,563.78 = 145,171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,539.24/348,563.78 = 145,171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,539.24x = 348,563.78 × 145,171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,539.24x = 50,601,547,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,601,547,702.10/252,539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,371.03

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