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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,950.06, 349,091 and 144,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,950.06, 349,091 and 144,059.04 is: 198,812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,950.06 : 349,091 = 144,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,950.06/349,091 = 144,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,950.06x = 349,091 × 144,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,950.06x = 50,289,714,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,289,714,332.64/252,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,812.82

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