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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,799.98, 348,878.91 and 145,381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,799.98, 348,878.91 and 145,381.83 is: 200,635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,799.98 : 348,878.91 = 145,381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,799.98/348,878.91 = 145,381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,799.98x = 348,878.91 × 145,381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,799.98x = 50,720,654,384.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,720,654,384.21/252,799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,635.52

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