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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,870.64, 379,492.60 and 119,750.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,870.64, 379,492.60 and 119,750.64 is: 179,714.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,870.64 : 379,492.60 = 119,750.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,870.64/379,492.60 = 119,750.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,870.64x = 379,492.60 × 119,750.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,870.64x = 45,444,481,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,444,481,725.26/252,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,714.35

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