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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,012.35, 377,887.28 and 118,856.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,012.35, 377,887.28 and 118,856.85 is: 178,223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,012.35 : 377,887.28 = 118,856.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,012.35/377,887.28 = 118,856.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,012.35x = 377,887.28 × 118,856.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,012.35x = 44,914,491,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,914,491,161.58/252,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,223.38

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