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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,013.60, 468,020.40 and 112,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,013.60, 468,020.40 and 112,364.80 is: 168,547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,013.60 : 468,020.40 = 112,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,013.60/468,020.40 = 112,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,013.60x = 468,020.40 × 112,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,013.60x = 52,589,018,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589,018,641.92/312,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,547.20

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