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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,677.15, 348,654.83 and 145,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,677.15, 348,654.83 and 145,227.14 is: 200,390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,677.15 : 348,654.83 = 145,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,677.15/348,654.83 = 145,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,677.15x = 348,654.83 × 145,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,677.15x = 50,634,141,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,634,141,338.68/252,677.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,390.67

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