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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,567.24, 464,557.98 and 112,575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,567.24, 464,557.98 and 112,575.24 is: 168,938.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,567.24 : 464,557.98 = 112,575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,567.24/464,557.98 = 112,575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,567.24x = 464,557.98 × 112,575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,567.24x = 52,297,726,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,297,726,092.42/309,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,938.18

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