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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,589.96, 348,511.06 and 145,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,589.96, 348,511.06 and 145,190.60 is: 200,326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,589.96 : 348,511.06 = 145,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,589.96/348,511.06 = 145,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,589.96x = 348,511.06 × 145,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,589.96x = 50,600,529,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,600,529,908.04/252,589.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,326.77

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