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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,009.40, 252,014.10 and 112,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,009.40, 252,014.10 and 112,022.20 is: 168,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,009.40 : 252,014.10 = 112,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,009.40/252,014.10 = 112,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,009.40x = 252,014.10 × 112,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,009.40x = 28,231,173,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231,173,913.02/168,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,033.30

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