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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,111.61, 393,167.82 and 112,340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,111.61, 393,167.82 and 112,340.18 is: 168,510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,111.61 : 393,167.82 = 112,340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,111.61/393,167.82 = 112,340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,111.61x = 393,167.82 × 112,340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,111.61x = 44,168,543,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,168,543,669.01/262,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,510.44

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