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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,630.48, 379,062.36 and 112,481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,630.48, 379,062.36 and 112,481.04 is: 168,773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,630.48 : 379,062.36 = 112,481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,630.48/379,062.36 = 112,481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,630.48x = 379,062.36 × 112,481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,630.48x = 42,637,328,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,637,328,477.65/252,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,773.49

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