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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,437.11, 378,308.34 and 108,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,437.11, 378,308.34 and 108,170.24 is: 162,106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,437.11 : 378,308.34 = 108,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,437.11/378,308.34 = 108,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,437.11x = 378,308.34 × 108,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,437.11x = 40,921,703,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,921,703,931.80/252,437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,106.53

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