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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,848.41, 348,941.41 and 145,418.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,848.41, 348,941.41 and 145,418.51 is: 200,683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,848.41 : 348,941.41 = 145,418.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,848.41/348,941.41 = 145,418.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,848.41x = 348,941.41 × 145,418.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,848.41x = 50,742,540,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,742,540,428.31/252,848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,683.65

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