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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,905.90, 379,545.87 and 119,786.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,905.90, 379,545.87 and 119,786.39 is: 179,768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,905.90 : 379,545.87 = 119,786.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,905.90/379,545.87 = 119,786.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,905.90x = 379,545.87 × 119,786.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,905.90x = 45,464,427,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,464,427,708.98/252,905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,768.16

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