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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,246.52, 259,682.22 and 152,476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,246.52, 259,682.22 and 152,476.92 is: 210,338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,246.52 : 259,682.22 = 152,476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,246.52/259,682.22 = 152,476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,246.52x = 259,682.22 × 152,476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,246.52x = 39,595,545,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,595,545,084.36/188,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,338.79

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