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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,598.40, 348,654.48 and 145,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,598.40, 348,654.48 and 145,179.44 is: 200,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,598.40 : 348,654.48 = 145,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,598.40/348,654.48 = 145,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,598.40x = 348,654.48 × 145,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,598.40x = 50,617,462,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,617,462,159.89/252,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,387.11

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