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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,822.62, 379,344.58 and 119,797.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,822.62, 379,344.58 and 119,797.82 is: 179,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,822.62 : 379,344.58 = 119,797.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,822.62/379,344.58 = 119,797.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,822.62x = 379,344.58 × 119,797.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,822.62x = 45,444,653,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,444,653,712.82/252,822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,749.16

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