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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,063.65, 347,872.35 and 188,290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,063.65, 347,872.35 and 188,290.73 is: 259,859.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,063.65 : 347,872.35 = 188,290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,063.65/347,872.35 = 188,290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,063.65x = 347,872.35 × 188,290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,063.65x = 65,501,138,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,501,138,728.32/252,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,859.52

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