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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,824.62, 379,347.57 and 119,799.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,824.62, 379,347.57 and 119,799.82 is: 179,752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,824.62 : 379,347.57 = 119,799.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,824.62/379,347.57 = 119,799.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,824.62x = 379,347.57 × 119,799.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,824.62x = 45,445,770,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,445,770,603.44/252,824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,752.16

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