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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,945.80, 379,425.18 and 119,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,945.80, 379,425.18 and 119,794.76 is: 179,695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,945.80 : 379,425.18 = 119,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,945.80/379,425.18 = 119,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,945.80x = 379,425.18 × 119,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,945.80x = 45,453,148,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,453,148,376.06/252,945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,695.21

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