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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,199.12, 378,389.04 and 108,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,199.12, 378,389.04 and 108,044.47 is: 162,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,199.12 : 378,389.04 = 108,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,199.12/378,389.04 = 108,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,199.12x = 378,389.04 × 108,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,199.12x = 40,882,843,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,882,843,280.61/252,199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,105.42

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