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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,011.10, 378,016.65 and 168,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,011.10, 378,016.65 and 168,030.30 is: 252,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,011.10 : 378,016.65 = 168,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,011.10/378,016.65 = 168,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,011.10x = 378,016.65 × 168,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,011.10x = 63,518,251,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,518,251,104.50/252,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,045.45

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