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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,633.76, 348,622.34 and 143,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,633.76, 348,622.34 and 143,727.85 is: 198,337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,633.76 : 348,622.34 = 143,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,633.76/348,622.34 = 143,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,633.76x = 348,622.34 × 143,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,633.76x = 50,106,739,390.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,106,739,390.17/252,633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,337.46

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