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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,767.99, 348,816.93 and 145,338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,767.99, 348,816.93 and 145,338.45 is: 200,565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,767.99 : 348,816.93 = 145,338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,767.99/348,816.93 = 145,338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,767.99x = 348,816.93 × 145,338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,767.99x = 50,696,512,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,696,512,866.50/252,767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,565.40

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