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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,015.60, 378,023.40 and 112,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,015.60, 378,023.40 and 112,047.60 is: 168,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,015.60 : 378,023.40 = 112,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,015.60/378,023.40 = 112,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,015.60x = 378,023.40 × 112,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,015.60x = 42,356,614,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,356,614,713.84/252,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,071.40

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