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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,864.44, 348,962.95 and 145,434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,864.44, 348,962.95 and 145,434.34 is: 200,705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,864.44 : 348,962.95 = 145,434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,864.44/348,962.95 = 145,434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,864.44x = 348,962.95 × 145,434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,864.44x = 50,751,196,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,751,196,317.70/252,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,705.15

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