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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,167.31, 378,044.84 and 117,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,167.31, 378,044.84 and 117,315.44 is: 175,877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,167.31 : 378,044.84 = 117,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,167.31/378,044.84 = 117,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,167.31x = 378,044.84 × 117,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,167.31x = 44,350,496,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350,496,744.33/252,167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,877.26

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