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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,005.10, 377,876.40 and 118,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,005.10, 377,876.40 and 118,849.60 is: 178,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,005.10 : 377,876.40 = 118,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,005.10/377,876.40 = 118,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,005.10x = 377,876.40 × 118,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,005.10x = 44,910,458,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,910,458,989.44/252,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,212.50

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