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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,594, 379,052.33 and 119,482.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,594, 379,052.33 and 119,482.11 is: 179,299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,594 : 379,052.33 = 119,482.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,594/379,052.33 = 119,482.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,594x = 379,052.33 × 119,482.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,594x = 45,289,971,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289,971,591.41/252,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,299.48

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