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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,006.57, 377,878.59 and 118,851.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,006.57, 377,878.59 and 118,851.03 is: 178,214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,006.57 : 377,878.59 = 118,851.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,006.57/377,878.59 = 118,851.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,006.57x = 377,878.59 × 118,851.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,006.57x = 44,911,259,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,911,259,636.45/252,006.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,214.64

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