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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,986.59, 349,121.83 and 145,554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,986.59, 349,121.83 and 145,554.47 is: 200,865.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,986.59 : 349,121.83 = 145,554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,986.59/349,121.83 = 145,554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,986.59x = 349,121.83 × 145,554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,986.59x = 50,816,241,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,816,241,185.47/252,986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,865.36

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