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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,806.12, 379,319.90 and 119,781.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,806.12, 379,319.90 and 119,781.32 is: 179,724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,806.12 : 379,319.90 = 119,781.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,806.12/379,319.90 = 119,781.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,806.12x = 379,319.90 × 119,781.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,806.12x = 45,435,438,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,435,438,324.27/252,806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,724.44

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