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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,004.59, 377,875.64 and 118,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,004.59, 377,875.64 and 118,849.10 is: 178,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,004.59 : 377,875.64 = 118,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,004.59/377,875.64 = 118,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,004.59x = 377,875.64 × 118,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,004.59x = 44,910,179,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,910,179,725.92/252,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,211.75

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