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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,004.10, 377,874.90 and 118,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,004.10, 377,874.90 and 118,848.60 is: 178,211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,004.10 : 377,874.90 = 118,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,004.10/377,874.90 = 118,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,004.10x = 377,874.90 × 118,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,004.10x = 44,909,902,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,909,902,840.14/252,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,211.00

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