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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,092, 562,638 and 112,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,092, 562,638 and 112,436 is: 168,654

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,092 : 562,638 = 112,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,092/562,638 = 112,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,092x = 562,638 × 112,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,092x = 63,260,766,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,260,766,168/375,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,654

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