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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,869.95, 379,491.56 and 119,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,869.95, 379,491.56 and 119,749.96 is: 179,713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,869.95 : 379,491.56 = 119,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,869.95/379,491.56 = 119,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,869.95x = 379,491.56 × 119,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,869.95x = 45,444,098,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,444,098,031.92/252,869.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,713.32

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