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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,436.26, 378,765.57 and 196,192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,436.26, 378,765.57 and 196,192.10 is: 294,374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,436.26 : 378,765.57 = 196,192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,436.26/378,765.57 = 196,192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,436.26x = 378,765.57 × 196,192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,436.26x = 74,310,810,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,310,810,692.17/252,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,374.55

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