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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,852.76, 348,949.27 and 143,959.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,852.76, 348,949.27 and 143,959.26 is: 198,670.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,852.76 : 348,949.27 = 143,959.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,852.76/348,949.27 = 143,959.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,852.76x = 348,949.27 × 143,959.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,852.76x = 50,234,477,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,234,477,402.64/252,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,670.87

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