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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,032.60, 378,048.90 and 112,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,032.60, 378,048.90 and 112,064.60 is: 168,096.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,032.60 : 378,048.90 = 112,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,032.60/378,048.90 = 112,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,032.60x = 378,048.90 × 112,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,032.60x = 42,365,898,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,365,898,758.94/252,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,096.90

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