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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,569.70, 348,546.35 and 188,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,569.70, 348,546.35 and 188,094.36 is: 259,570.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,569.70 : 348,546.35 = 188,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,569.70/348,546.35 = 188,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,569.70x = 348,546.35 × 188,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,569.70x = 65,559,602,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,559,602,633.59/252,569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,570.34

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