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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,684.29, 348,734.90 and 143,815.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,684.29, 348,734.90 and 143,815.10 is: 198,482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,684.29 : 348,734.90 = 143,815.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,684.29/348,734.90 = 143,815.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,684.29x = 348,734.90 × 143,815.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,684.29x = 50,153,342,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,153,342,323.89/252,684.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,482.24

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