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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,063.15, 347,871.66 and 188,290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,063.15, 347,871.66 and 188,290.23 is: 259,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,063.15 : 347,871.66 = 188,290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,063.15/347,871.66 = 188,290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,063.15x = 347,871.66 × 188,290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,063.15x = 65,500,834,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,500,834,871.88/252,063.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,858.83

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