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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,207.66, 393,311.94 and 112,350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,207.66, 393,311.94 and 112,350.82 is: 168,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,207.66 : 393,311.94 = 112,350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,207.66/393,311.94 = 112,350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,207.66x = 393,311.94 × 112,350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,207.66x = 44,188,918,974.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,188,918,974.79/262,207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,526.42

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