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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,997.60, 377,996.40 and 112,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,997.60, 377,996.40 and 112,029.60 is: 168,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,997.60 : 377,996.40 = 112,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,997.60/377,996.40 = 112,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,997.60x = 377,996.40 × 112,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,997.60x = 42,346,785,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,346,785,493.44/251,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,044.40

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