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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,928.62, 379,344.26 and 117,955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,928.62, 379,344.26 and 117,955.64 is: 176,910.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,928.62 : 379,344.26 = 117,955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,928.62/379,344.26 = 117,955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,928.62x = 379,344.26 × 117,955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,928.62x = 44,745,792,482.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,745,792,482.13/252,928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,910.75

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