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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,914.46, 379,044.63 and 189,234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,914.46, 379,044.63 and 189,234.96 is: 283,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,914.46 : 379,044.63 = 189,234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,914.46/379,044.63 = 189,234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,914.46x = 379,044.63 × 189,234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,914.46x = 71,728,495,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,728,495,396.26/252,914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,607.73

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