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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,243.60, 468,219.36 and 112,537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,243.60, 468,219.36 and 112,537.68 is: 168,753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,243.60 : 468,219.36 = 112,537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,243.60/468,219.36 = 112,537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,243.60x = 468,219.36 × 112,537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,243.60x = 52,692,320,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692,320,505.48/312,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,753.88

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