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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,516.24, 155,266.32 and 62,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,516.24, 155,266.32 and 62,212 is: 85,849.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,516.24 : 155,266.32 = 62,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,516.24/155,266.32 = 62,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,516.24x = 155,266.32 × 62,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,516.24x = 9,659,428,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,659,428,299.84/112,516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,849.19

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