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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,924.78, 379,574.26 and 119,805.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,924.78, 379,574.26 and 119,805.34 is: 179,796.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,924.78 : 379,574.26 = 119,805.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,924.78/379,574.26 = 119,805.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,924.78x = 379,574.26 × 119,805.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,924.78x = 45,475,023,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,475,023,274.55/252,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,796.63

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