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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,515.36, 155,270.52 and 62,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,515.36, 155,270.52 and 62,214 is: 85,854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,515.36 : 155,270.52 = 62,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,515.36/155,270.52 = 62,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,515.36x = 155,270.52 × 62,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,515.36x = 9,660,000,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,000,131.28/112,515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,854.95

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