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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,133.72, 381,330.72 and 112,078.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,133.72, 381,330.72 and 112,078.08 is: 168,174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,133.72 : 381,330.72 = 112,078.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,133.72/381,330.72 = 112,078.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,133.72x = 381,330.72 × 112,078.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,133.72x = 42,738,814,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,738,814,942.62/254,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,174.51

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