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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,023.60, 468,035.40 and 112,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,023.60, 468,035.40 and 112,374.80 is: 168,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,023.60 : 468,035.40 = 112,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,023.60/468,035.40 = 112,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,023.60x = 468,035.40 × 112,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,023.60x = 52,595,384,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595,384,467.92/312,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,562.20

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