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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,227.24, 378,242.43 and 110,115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,227.24, 378,242.43 and 110,115.98 is: 165,130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,227.24 : 378,242.43 = 110,115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,227.24/378,242.43 = 110,115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,227.24x = 378,242.43 × 110,115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,227.24x = 41,650,533,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650,533,965.82/252,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,130.99

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