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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,168, 562,752 and 112,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,168, 562,752 and 112,512 is: 168,768

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,168 : 562,752 = 112,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,168/562,752 = 112,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,168x = 562,752 × 112,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,168x = 63,316,353,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,316,353,024/375,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,768

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