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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,816.63, 379,078.22 and 119,695.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,816.63, 379,078.22 and 119,695.77 is: 179,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,816.63 : 379,078.22 = 119,695.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,816.63/379,078.22 = 119,695.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,816.63x = 379,078.22 × 119,695.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,816.63x = 45,374,058,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374,058,834.65/252,816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,474.19

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