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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,686.23, 348,737.58 and 143,817.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,686.23, 348,737.58 and 143,817.04 is: 198,484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,686.23 : 348,737.58 = 143,817.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,686.23/348,737.58 = 143,817.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,686.23x = 348,737.58 × 143,817.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,686.23x = 50,154,406,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,154,406,492.36/252,686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,484.92

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