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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,998.40, 377,997.60 and 112,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,998.40, 377,997.60 and 112,030.40 is: 168,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,998.40 : 377,997.60 = 112,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,998.40/377,997.60 = 112,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,998.40x = 377,997.60 × 112,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,998.40x = 42,347,222,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,347,222,327.04/251,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,045.60

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