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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,603.40, 348,661.38 and 145,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,603.40, 348,661.38 and 145,184.44 is: 200,394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,603.40 : 348,661.38 = 145,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,603.40/348,661.38 = 145,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,603.40x = 348,661.38 × 145,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,603.40x = 50,620,207,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,620,207,204.93/252,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,394.01

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