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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,248.89, 348,127.98 and 188,475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,248.89, 348,127.98 and 188,475.97 is: 260,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,248.89 : 348,127.98 = 188,475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,248.89/348,127.98 = 188,475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,248.89x = 348,127.98 × 188,475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,248.89x = 65,613,758,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,613,758,714.64/252,248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,115.15

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