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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,741.04, 378,924.42 and 119,465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,741.04, 378,924.42 and 119,465.64 is: 179,110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,741.04 : 378,924.42 = 119,465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,741.04/378,924.42 = 119,465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,741.04x = 378,924.42 × 119,465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,741.04x = 45,268,448,346.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,448,346.93/252,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,110.00

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