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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,922.78, 379,571.26 and 119,803.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,922.78, 379,571.26 and 119,803.34 is: 179,793.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,922.78 : 379,571.26 = 119,803.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,922.78/379,571.26 = 119,803.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,922.78x = 379,571.26 × 119,803.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,922.78x = 45,473,904,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473,904,716.01/252,922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,793.63

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