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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,946.96, 392,591.48 and 112,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,946.96, 392,591.48 and 112,011.12 is: 167,876.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,946.96 : 392,591.48 = 112,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,946.96/392,591.48 = 112,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,946.96x = 392,591.48 × 112,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,946.96x = 43,974,611,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974,611,377.26/261,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,876.01

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