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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,672.14, 348,682.43 and 145,239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,672.14, 348,682.43 and 145,239.41 is: 200,427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,672.14 : 348,682.43 = 145,239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,672.14/348,682.43 = 145,239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,672.14x = 348,682.43 × 145,239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,672.14x = 50,642,431,645.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,642,431,645.37/252,672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,427.44

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