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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,008.40, 252,012.60 and 112,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,008.40, 252,012.60 and 112,021.20 is: 168,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,008.40 : 252,012.60 = 112,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,008.40/252,012.60 = 112,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,008.40x = 252,012.60 × 112,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,008.40x = 28,230,753,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230,753,867.12/168,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,031.80

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