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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,723.29, 348,718.49 and 145,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,723.29, 348,718.49 and 145,273.24 is: 200,454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,723.29 : 348,718.49 = 145,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,723.29/348,718.49 = 145,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,723.29x = 348,718.49 × 145,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,723.29x = 50,659,463,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,659,463,292.05/252,723.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,454.28

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