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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,253.02, 348,133.77 and 188,480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,253.02, 348,133.77 and 188,480.10 is: 260,120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,253.02 : 348,133.77 = 188,480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,253.02/348,133.77 = 188,480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,253.02x = 348,133.77 × 188,480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,253.02x = 65,616,287,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,616,287,782.98/252,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,120.92

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