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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,926.28, 349,108.65 and 145,530.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,926.28, 349,108.65 and 145,530.91 is: 200,873.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,926.28 : 349,108.65 = 145,530.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,926.28/349,108.65 = 145,530.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,926.28x = 349,108.65 × 145,530.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,926.28x = 50,806,099,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,806,099,959.76/252,926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,873.16

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