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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,928.98, 379,580.40 and 119,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,928.98, 379,580.40 and 119,809.80 is: 179,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,928.98 : 379,580.40 = 119,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,928.98/379,580.40 = 119,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,928.98x = 379,580.40 × 119,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,928.98x = 45,477,451,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,477,451,807.92/252,928.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,803.25

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