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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,401.62, 348,767.82 and 191,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,401.62, 348,767.82 and 191,867.16 is: 265,121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,401.62 : 348,767.82 = 191,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,401.62/348,767.82 = 191,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,401.62x = 348,767.82 × 191,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,401.62x = 66,917,092,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,917,092,474.38/252,401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,121.49

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