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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,477.24, 155,212.50 and 62,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,477.24, 155,212.50 and 62,173 is: 85,795.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,477.24 : 155,212.50 = 62,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,477.24/155,212.50 = 62,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,477.24x = 155,212.50 × 62,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,477.24x = 9,650,026,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,650,026,762.50/112,477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,795.37

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