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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,001.10, 378,001.65 and 112,033.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,001.10, 378,001.65 and 112,033.10 is: 168,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,001.10 : 378,001.65 = 112,033.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,001.10/378,001.65 = 112,033.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,001.10x = 378,001.65 × 112,033.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,001.10x = 42,348,696,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,348,696,654.62/252,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,049.65

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