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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,706.02, 348,655.28 and 145,236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,706.02, 348,655.28 and 145,236.66 is: 200,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,706.02 : 348,655.28 = 145,236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,706.02/348,655.28 = 145,236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,706.02x = 348,655.28 × 145,236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,706.02x = 50,637,528,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,637,528,358.56/252,706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,381.17

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