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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,413.26, 348,458.84 and 194,923.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,413.26, 348,458.84 and 194,923.51 is: 269,093.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,413.26 : 348,458.84 = 194,923.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,413.26/348,458.84 = 194,923.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,413.26x = 348,458.84 × 194,923.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,413.26x = 67,922,819,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,922,819,799.49/252,413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,093.71

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