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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,943.16, 349,131.94 and 145,547.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,943.16, 349,131.94 and 145,547.82 is: 200,896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,943.16 : 349,131.94 = 145,547.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,943.16/349,131.94 = 145,547.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,943.16x = 349,131.94 × 145,547.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,943.16x = 50,815,392,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,815,392,395.50/252,943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,896.49

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