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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,865.44, 348,964.32 and 145,435.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,865.44, 348,964.32 and 145,435.34 is: 200,706.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,865.44 : 348,964.32 = 145,435.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,865.44/348,964.32 = 145,435.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,865.44x = 348,964.32 × 145,435.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,865.44x = 50,751,744,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,751,744,527.07/252,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,706.53

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