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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,202.88, 348,064.52 and 188,429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,202.88, 348,064.52 and 188,429.96 is: 260,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,202.88 : 348,064.52 = 188,429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,202.88/348,064.52 = 188,429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,202.88x = 348,064.52 × 188,429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,202.88x = 65,585,783,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,585,783,581.02/252,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,051.68

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