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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,673.91, 348,650.35 and 145,223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,673.91, 348,650.35 and 145,223.86 is: 200,386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,673.91 : 348,650.35 = 145,223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,673.91/348,650.35 = 145,223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,673.91x = 348,650.35 × 145,223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,673.91x = 50,632,349,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,632,349,617.35/252,673.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,386.14

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