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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,931.71, 379,438.74 and 118,130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,931.71, 379,438.74 and 118,130.58 is: 177,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,931.71 : 379,438.74 = 118,130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,931.71/379,438.74 = 118,130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,931.71x = 379,438.74 × 118,130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,931.71x = 44,823,318,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,823,318,430.67/252,931.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,215.10

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