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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,841.62, 348,932.05 and 145,411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,841.62, 348,932.05 and 145,411.74 is: 200,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,841.62 : 348,932.05 = 145,411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,841.62/348,932.05 = 145,411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,841.62x = 348,932.05 × 145,411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,841.62x = 50,738,816,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,738,816,168.74/252,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,674.30

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