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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,774.41, 348,831.07 and 143,873.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,774.41, 348,831.07 and 143,873.43 is: 198,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,774.41 : 348,831.07 = 143,873.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,774.41/348,831.07 = 143,873.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,774.41x = 348,831.07 × 143,873.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,774.41x = 50,187,522,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,187,522,531.47/252,774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,546.69

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