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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,816.13, 379,077.47 and 119,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,816.13, 379,077.47 and 119,695.26 is: 179,473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,816.13 : 379,077.47 = 119,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,816.13/379,077.47 = 119,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,816.13x = 379,077.47 × 119,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,816.13x = 45,373,776,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,373,776,331.79/252,816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,473.42

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