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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,070.62, 347,881.98 and 188,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,070.62, 347,881.98 and 188,297.70 is: 259,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,070.62 : 347,881.98 = 188,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,070.62/347,881.98 = 188,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,070.62x = 347,881.98 × 188,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,070.62x = 65,505,376,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,505,376,705.45/252,070.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,869.15

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