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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,975.06, 349,125.44 and 144,084.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,975.06, 349,125.44 and 144,084.02 is: 198,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,975.06 : 349,125.44 = 144,084.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,975.06/349,125.44 = 144,084.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,975.06x = 349,125.44 × 144,084.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,975.06x = 50,303,394,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303,394,413.42/252,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,847.25

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