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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,849.44, 348,942.87 and 145,419.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,849.44, 348,942.87 and 145,419.59 is: 200,685.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,849.44 : 348,942.87 = 145,419.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,849.44/348,942.87 = 145,419.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,849.44x = 348,942.87 × 145,419.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,849.44x = 50,743,129,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,743,129,961.18/252,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,685.16

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