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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,016.36, 377,765.34 and 111,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,016.36, 377,765.34 and 111,841 is: 167,646.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,016.36 : 377,765.34 = 111,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,016.36/377,765.34 = 111,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,016.36x = 377,765.34 × 111,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,016.36x = 42,249,653,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,249,653,390.94/252,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,646.47

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