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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,954, 349,134.72 and 145,586.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,954, 349,134.72 and 145,586.04 is: 200,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,954 : 349,134.72 = 145,586.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,954/349,134.72 = 145,586.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,954x = 349,134.72 × 145,586.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,954x = 50,829,141,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,829,141,311.31/252,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,942.23

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