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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,676.12, 379,252.32 and 185,912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,676.12, 379,252.32 and 185,912.68 is: 279,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,676.12 : 379,252.32 = 185,912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,676.12/379,252.32 = 185,912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,676.12x = 379,252.32 × 185,912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,676.12x = 70,507,815,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,507,815,207.42/252,676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,044.24

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