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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,008.60, 378,012.90 and 112,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,008.60, 378,012.90 and 112,040.60 is: 168,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,008.60 : 378,012.90 = 112,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,008.60/378,012.90 = 112,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,008.60x = 378,012.90 × 112,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,008.60x = 42,352,792,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352,792,123.74/252,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,060.90

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