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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,631.76, 348,619.58 and 143,725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,631.76, 348,619.58 and 143,725.84 is: 198,334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,631.76 : 348,619.58 = 143,725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,631.76/348,619.58 = 143,725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,631.76x = 348,619.58 × 143,725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,631.76x = 50,105,642,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,105,642,771.04/252,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,334.69

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