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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,247.89, 348,126.60 and 188,474.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,247.89, 348,126.60 and 188,474.97 is: 260,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,247.89 : 348,126.60 = 188,474.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,247.89/348,126.60 = 188,474.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,247.89x = 348,126.60 × 188,474.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,247.89x = 65,613,150,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,613,150,491.20/252,247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,113.77

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