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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,923.78, 379,572.76 and 119,804.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,923.78, 379,572.76 and 119,804.34 is: 179,795.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,923.78 : 379,572.76 = 119,804.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,923.78/379,572.76 = 119,804.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,923.78x = 379,572.76 × 119,804.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,923.78x = 45,474,463,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,474,463,993.78/252,923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,795.13

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