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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,906.45, 379,032.63 and 189,226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,906.45, 379,032.63 and 189,226.95 is: 283,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,906.45 : 379,032.63 = 189,226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,906.45/379,032.63 = 189,226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,906.45x = 379,032.63 × 189,226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,906.45x = 71,723,188,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,723,188,525.38/252,906.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,595.73

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