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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,815.13, 379,075.97 and 119,694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,815.13, 379,075.97 and 119,694.26 is: 179,471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,815.13 : 379,075.97 = 119,694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,815.13/379,075.97 = 119,694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,815.13x = 379,075.97 × 119,694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,815.13x = 45,373,218,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,373,218,959.86/252,815.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,471.93

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