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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,311.73, 378,467.60 and 119,205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,311.73, 378,467.60 and 119,205.38 is: 178,808.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,311.73 : 378,467.60 = 119,205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,311.73/378,467.60 = 119,205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,311.73x = 378,467.60 × 119,205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,311.73x = 45,115,371,587.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115,371,587.32/252,311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,808.06

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