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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,504.06, 378,799.83 and 112,273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,504.06, 378,799.83 and 112,273.62 is: 168,429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,504.06 : 378,799.83 = 112,273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,504.06/378,799.83 = 112,273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,504.06x = 378,799.83 × 112,273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,504.06x = 42,529,228,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529,228,169.48/252,504.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,429.88

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