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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,002.60, 378,003.90 and 189,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,002.60, 378,003.90 and 189,794.60 is: 284,691.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,002.60 : 378,003.90 = 189,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,002.60/378,003.90 = 189,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,002.60x = 378,003.90 × 189,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,002.60x = 71,743,098,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,743,098,998.94/252,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,691.90

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