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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,003.59, 377,874.14 and 118,848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,003.59, 377,874.14 and 118,848.10 is: 178,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,003.59 : 377,874.14 = 118,848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,003.59/377,874.14 = 118,848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,003.59x = 377,874.14 × 118,848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,003.59x = 44,909,623,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,909,623,578.13/252,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,210.25

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