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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,733.43, 348,831.96 and 145,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,733.43, 348,831.96 and 145,365.50 is: 200,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,733.43 : 348,831.96 = 145,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,733.43/348,831.96 = 145,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,733.43x = 348,831.96 × 145,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,733.43x = 50,708,132,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,708,132,281.38/252,733.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,638.80

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