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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,912.96, 379,042.38 and 189,233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,912.96, 379,042.38 and 189,233.46 is: 283,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,912.96 : 379,042.38 = 189,233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,912.96/379,042.38 = 189,233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,912.96x = 379,042.38 × 189,233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,912.96x = 71,727,501,054.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,727,501,054.03/252,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,605.48

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