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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,839.32, 348,928.86 and 145,409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,839.32, 348,928.86 and 145,409.44 is: 200,671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,839.32 : 348,928.86 = 145,409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,839.32/348,928.86 = 145,409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,839.32x = 348,928.86 × 145,409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,839.32x = 50,737,550,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,737,550,132.44/252,839.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,671.12

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