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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,246.89, 348,125.22 and 188,473.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,246.89, 348,125.22 and 188,473.97 is: 260,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,246.89 : 348,125.22 = 188,473.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,246.89/348,125.22 = 188,473.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,246.89x = 348,125.22 × 188,473.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,246.89x = 65,612,540,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,612,540,529.90/252,246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,112.39

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