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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,257.72, 468,333.30 and 112,538.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,257.72, 468,333.30 and 112,538.36 is: 168,788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,257.72 : 468,333.30 = 112,538.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,257.72/468,333.30 = 112,538.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,257.72x = 468,333.30 × 112,538.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,257.72x = 52,705,461,515.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,705,461,515.39/312,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,788.34

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