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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,569.24, 464,560.98 and 112,577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,569.24, 464,560.98 and 112,577.24 is: 168,941.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,569.24 : 464,560.98 = 112,577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,569.24/464,560.98 = 112,577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,569.24x = 464,560.98 × 112,577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,569.24x = 52,298,992,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,298,992,940.10/309,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,941.18

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