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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,187.28, 392,903.46 and 112,387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,187.28, 392,903.46 and 112,387.50 is: 168,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,187.28 : 392,903.46 = 112,387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,187.28/392,903.46 = 112,387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,187.28x = 392,903.46 × 112,387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,187.28x = 44,157,437,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,157,437,610.75/262,187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,419.45

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