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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,636.76, 348,626.48 and 143,730.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,636.76, 348,626.48 and 143,730.84 is: 198,341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,636.76 : 348,626.48 = 143,730.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,636.76/348,626.48 = 143,730.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,636.76x = 348,626.48 × 143,730.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,636.76x = 50,108,376,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,108,376,816.64/252,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,341.59

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