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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,970.86, 349,113.22 and 145,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,970.86, 349,113.22 and 145,557.20 is: 200,876.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,970.86 : 349,113.22 = 145,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,970.86/349,113.22 = 145,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,970.86x = 349,113.22 × 145,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,970.86x = 50,815,942,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,815,942,786.18/252,970.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,876.67

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