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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,741.18, 378,924.51 and 119,465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,741.18, 378,924.51 and 119,465.71 is: 179,110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,741.18 : 378,924.51 = 119,465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,741.18/378,924.51 = 119,465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,741.18x = 378,924.51 × 119,465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,741.18x = 45,268,485,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,485,124.24/252,741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,110.05

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