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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,436.21, 567,747.72 and 112,196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378,436.21, 567,747.72 and 112,196.72 is: 168,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378,436.21 : 567,747.72 = 112,196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378,436.21/567,747.72 = 112,196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378,436.21x = 567,747.72 × 112,196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378,436.21x = 63,699,433,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,699,433,390.85/378,436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,322.78

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