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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,007.40, 378,011.10 and 112,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,007.40, 378,011.10 and 112,039.40 is: 168,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,007.40 : 378,011.10 = 112,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,007.40/378,011.10 = 112,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,007.40x = 378,011.10 × 112,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,007.40x = 42,352,136,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352,136,837.34/252,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,059.10

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