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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,014.09, 377,889.87 and 118,858.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,014.09, 377,889.87 and 118,858.59 is: 178,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,014.09 : 377,889.87 = 118,858.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,014.09/377,889.87 = 118,858.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,014.09x = 377,889.87 × 118,858.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,014.09x = 44,915,457,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,915,457,123.48/252,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,225.98

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