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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,848.06, 348,940.41 and 145,418.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,848.06, 348,940.41 and 145,418.03 is: 200,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,848.06 : 348,940.41 = 145,418.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,848.06/348,940.41 = 145,418.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,848.06x = 348,940.41 × 145,418.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,848.06x = 50,742,227,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,742,227,009.59/252,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,682.68

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