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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,392.22, 378,837.73 and 110,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,392.22, 378,837.73 and 110,335.55 is: 165,612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,392.22 : 378,837.73 = 110,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,392.22/378,837.73 = 110,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,392.22x = 378,837.73 × 110,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,392.22x = 41,799,268,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,799,268,964.67/252,392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,612.35

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