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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,866.44, 348,965.70 and 145,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,866.44, 348,965.70 and 145,436.34 is: 200,707.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,866.44 : 348,965.70 = 145,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,866.44/348,965.70 = 145,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,866.44x = 348,965.70 × 145,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,866.44x = 50,752,294,193.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,752,294,193.54/252,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,707.91

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