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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,034.10, 378,051.15 and 112,066.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,034.10, 378,051.15 and 112,066.10 is: 168,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,034.10 : 378,051.15 = 112,066.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,034.10/378,051.15 = 112,066.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,034.10x = 378,051.15 × 112,066.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,034.10x = 42,366,717,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,366,717,981.02/252,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,099.15

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