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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,777.74, 348,835.67 and 143,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,777.74, 348,835.67 and 143,876.76 is: 198,551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,777.74 : 348,835.67 = 143,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,777.74/348,835.67 = 143,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,777.74x = 348,835.67 × 143,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,777.74x = 50,189,345,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,189,345,252.65/252,777.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,551.29

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