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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,745.38, 348,788.16 and 145,336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,745.38, 348,788.16 and 145,336.14 is: 200,563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,745.38 : 348,788.16 = 145,336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,745.38/348,788.16 = 145,336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,745.38x = 348,788.16 × 145,336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,745.38x = 50,691,524,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,691,524,852.10/252,745.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,563.61

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