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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,513, 155,272.80 and 62,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,513, 155,272.80 and 62,212 is: 85,855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,513 : 155,272.80 = 62,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,513/155,272.80 = 62,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,513x = 155,272.80 × 62,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,513x = 9,659,831,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,659,831,433.60/112,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,855.25

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