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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,002.40, 378,003.60 and 112,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,002.40, 378,003.60 and 112,034.40 is: 168,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,002.40 : 378,003.60 = 112,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,002.40/378,003.60 = 112,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,002.40x = 378,003.60 × 112,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,002.40x = 42,349,406,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349,406,523.84/252,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,051.60

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