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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,204.68, 393,307.42 and 112,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,204.68, 393,307.42 and 112,347.80 is: 168,521.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,204.68 : 393,307.42 = 112,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,204.68/393,307.42 = 112,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,204.68x = 393,307.42 × 112,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,204.68x = 44,187,223,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187,223,360.68/262,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,521.87

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