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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,848.34, 348,940.86 and 145,418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,848.34, 348,940.86 and 145,418.34 is: 200,683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,848.34 : 348,940.86 = 145,418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,848.34/348,940.86 = 145,418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,848.34x = 348,940.86 × 145,418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,848.34x = 50,742,400,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,742,400,619.37/252,848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,683.15

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