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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,019.52, 377,898 and 118,864.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,019.52, 377,898 and 118,864.01 is: 178,234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,019.52 : 377,898 = 118,864.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,019.52/377,898 = 118,864.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,019.52x = 377,898 × 118,864.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,019.52x = 44,918,471,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,918,471,650.98/252,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,234.10

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