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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,829.62, 348,453.68 and 191,428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,829.62, 348,453.68 and 191,428.70 is: 263,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,829.62 : 348,453.68 = 191,428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,829.62/348,453.68 = 191,428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,829.62x = 348,453.68 × 191,428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,829.62x = 66,704,032,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,704,032,273.20/252,829.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,829.97

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