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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,672.91, 348,648.97 and 145,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,672.91, 348,648.97 and 145,222.86 is: 200,384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,672.91 : 348,648.97 = 145,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,672.91/348,648.97 = 145,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,672.91x = 348,648.97 × 145,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,672.91x = 50,631,800,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,631,800,559.45/252,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,384.76

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