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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,818.62, 379,338.57 and 119,793.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,818.62, 379,338.57 and 119,793.82 is: 179,743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,818.62 : 379,338.57 = 119,793.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,818.62/379,338.57 = 119,793.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,818.62x = 379,338.57 × 119,793.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,818.62x = 45,442,416,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,442,416,373.64/252,818.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,743.15

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