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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,907.32, 379,033.94 and 189,227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,907.32, 379,033.94 and 189,227.82 is: 283,597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,907.32 : 379,033.94 = 189,227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,907.32/379,033.94 = 189,227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,907.32x = 379,033.94 × 189,227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,907.32x = 71,723,765,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,723,765,226.07/252,907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,597.03

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